Barnes took up a position near the lift doors, out of everyone's way.

He then took up his station near the window and gazed through the foliage.

They took up a position on the southern bank near the bridge.

They only took up a small part of the roof near the mihrab.

Then Hanson took up a position at the remote-control unit near the small plane.

A man walked in, and a security officer followed right behind him, taking up his position inside the room and near the door.

The Free Council took up a position on a slight rise near the center of the pass.

He took up his station near the cow's rear and to one side.

Take a look up ahead near that crack in the ground!

Rogue elephants sometimes take up a position near a road, making it impassable to travelers.