Example sentences of "to take [num ord] [noun] [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In general , however , the needs of tropical territories meshed into the modern economic order , have meant that the first wave of human invaders in the rain forest have had to take second place to the exploitation of the second wave . |
| 2 | Their differences are henceforth to take second place to the fight against Mr Hussein 's regime . |
| 3 | Although I suppose we could say that you 're supporting me , since you employ me , but , unlike the gentleman cads of those sepia-tinted days , you might find you occasionally have to take second place to the demands of your mistress 's work ! ’ |
| 4 | ‘ May I remind you that you will frequently have to take second place to the demands of my work ? ’ |
| 5 | Given such co-operation , the main constituents of a full , rewarding life are available within the community , and cash farming can begin to take second place to the production of local needs . |
| 6 | Indeed global trade liberalization soon had to take second place to the search for regional solutions — notably in Europe . |
| 7 | She teamed up with Sandra Douglas , Phylis Smith and Jennifer Stoute to take second place in the semis behind the CIS . |
| 8 | Robert Wiseman Dairies , the milk processor and distributor which is widely recognised by its distinctive black and white corporate identity , beat rival Yarrow Shipbuilders to take first prize in the category for large manufacturing companies . |
| 9 | Sir Ivor came smoothly round the retreating horses to take third place on the rails behind Czar Alexander , with Fort Marcy on the outside . |
| 10 | The biggest mover on the chart is Ambra , which has come from nowhere to take third place in the table of units shipped . |
| 11 | In the archery , Simon Terry won his second bronze medal , joining Steve Hallard and Richard Priestman to take third place in the men 's 70 metres team event . |
| 12 | Piggott , 57 , found himself in all sorts of trouble on Martin Pipe 's 6–4 shot , who came from way back to take third place in the SIS Live Action Claiming Stakes won by Sarah-Clare . |