Example sentences of "[noun] [modal v] take on [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | With the advent of delegated management responsibility to schools and the use of internal evaluation processes , schools could take on more responsibility for the distribution of resources . |
| 2 | We lack systematic knowledge of the circumstances under which grandchildren might take on significant responsibility for the support ( either personal or financial ) for their grandparents in contemporary Britain . |
| 3 | Jamieson ( 1986 ) in her study of working-class mothers and daughters in urban Scotland in roughly the same period , found that young adult women living in the parental home would take on domestic work to assist their mothers routinely and extensively , in a way not replicated by their male counterparts . |
| 4 | In addition , Invesco will take on European shares , while Gartmore accepts foreign shares , UK gilts and holdings in offshore funds . |
| 5 | Eventually the blades will take on sufficient pitch to windmill the engine and provoke a normal start but there can be anxious moments , wondering if the elastic is going to wind up while the starter motor slaves away . |
| 6 | Individuals will take on different roles within the group . |
| 7 | These are limited ( although boards can take on additional functions through negotiation with their education authority ) . |
| 8 | The northern champion and nine other top qualifiers will take on other winners from across the country in London in June . |
| 9 | — The problem of more training within one 's job means that people may take on more responsibility and will need regrading |
| 10 | The manager may take on that role but the new volunteers may find that they lack support as the manager is likely to be too busy with other duties to carry out the in-bureau training task thoroughly . |
| 11 | Activities associated with adjusting income/expenditure would take on greater importance , and would be related to defined shortfalls in resource needs . |
| 12 | I hope that every parish will take on this duty carefully and conscientiously . |
| 13 | In general , it has been accepted that people can take on part-time work in this way if it has not been their usual employment pattern . |
| 14 | In general , it has been accepted that people can take on part-time work in this way if it has not been their usual employment pattern . |
| 15 | In general , it has been accepted that people can take on part-time work in this way if it has not been their usual employment pattern . |
| 16 | The Netherlands allows the centre to carry on supporting , preparatory or auxiliary activities , which is more flexible , at least in principle , and the centre can take on commercial risks so long as an increased mark-up is agreed . |
| 17 | Perhaps Sony Electronic Publishing will take on this role , leaving Sony UK to deal with hardware distribution only . |
| 18 | Get set : Marathon runners will take on four-legged competition in a long distance run at Llanwyrtyd Wells , Powys . |