Example sentences of "[adv] [vb infin] take a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Even if you are hoping to work in a subordinate position for the very person who is interviewing you , you do not need to take a passive role in the interview .
2 Could she somehow have taken a wrong turning on the straight , unbranching surface ?
3 LEARNER drivers may soon have to take a written exam as part of their tests .
4 Do not forget to take a full driving licence if you intend to drive whilst abroad .
5 Because the dogs belonged to Fen , Robbie could not help taking a deeper interest than usual in their welfare .
6 Arsenal and Leeds have both been linked with the Italian World Cup hero but Liverpool must now prepare to take a significant loss on their investment if they want to offload him .
7 It does n't have to take a long time , it 's up to us here and now .
8 You do n't have to take a medical examination to join AA Hospital Plus : in fact , your acceptance is guaranteed .
9 You should n't have taken a final reading until you left .
10 Therefore , I do n't propose to take a great deal of time going through this report .
11 When questioned about his support for Labour 's membership ban , Mr. McNamara said : ‘ I do n't pretend to take a democratic position on this . ’
12 ‘ Sir , ’ I replied , ‘ I will never help to take a brave nation 's freedom away .
13 Between the ranks of bared heads ( one or another of which would occasionally turn to take a quick glance of inspection at his own face ) he could just make out the graceful figure of Mrs Wright herself , kneeling on a hassock in front of the table .
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