Example sentences of "takes on [adj] [noun] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Right : Common box takes on grand airs with a little elementary topiary , particularly suited to town gardens . |
| 2 | Usually , the contract will mention the fee , but this provision might be useful if the supplier takes on additional work at the request of the other party and no mention is made at the time of agreement of the charge for this extra work . |
| 3 | ‘ The mission of defending and articulating the interests of undeserving populations at risk takes on more importance as the social services in the welfare state become universal ’ ( Kramer , 1981 , p. 261 ) . |
| 4 | This idea of enlightenment , of living in the light , takes on particular importance alongside the notion of ideology ( Chapter 6 ) . |
| 5 | If rebates are extensive this takes on some aspects of an income tax too . |