Example sentences of "[noun] [vb past] been taken [adv prt] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | After three centuries of decline , the first steps had been taken on the path to restoration . |
| 2 | The US authorities claimed that the decision to evacuate Peace Corps workers had been taken on the basis of general intelligence concerning NPA intentions , and that Swanson 's abduction had only become known after the decision had been made . |
| 3 | Even now , however , no decisions had been taken on the speed of emancipation or the form it should take . |
| 4 | He said more precise figures would not be available until decisions had been taken on the form of restoration . |
| 5 | But Coun. Nicholas Thorne-Wallis ( Lab ) , chairman , said that no final decision had been taken over the proposals and Coun. Mrs Rose Davison ( Lab ) called for more options to be considered by the council . |
| 6 | After he 'd been offered the job Archie had been taken over the new building to see the general layout . |