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to hold up in one's arms
母親が赤ん坊を抱き上げた。
The mother lifted up her baby in her arms.
祖父は孫娘を抱き上げて嬉しそうに笑った。
Grandpa lifted up his granddaughter and laughed happily.
泣き止まない子供を抱き上げるしかなかった。
I had no choice but to pick up the crying child.