Example sentences of "[conj] it [modal v] take [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | The Libyan government announced that it would take reciprocal action against any countries expelling Libyan diplomats . |
2 | Apricot Computers Ltd , which always likes to be first with Intel 's latest chip , will reportedly announce a P5-based machine in September , but with the enormous leap in complexity in the microprocessor , the other major worry has to be that it will take early users of the chip at least 18 months to find all the bugs in it and for Intel to correct them . |
3 | Acrylic tends to dry less opaque than it look when wet , and it may take repeated overpainting when thin layers of colour are used to cover completely something underneath . |
4 | And it will take private investors some time to get used to it . |
5 | This sequence is probably going to be shot very early in the morning , and it will take great strength of mind to get it all together . |
6 | But it will take international action to rescue the tin price and diversify investment . |
7 | The company says it has no intention of replacing the suspect part before operation but it will take remedial action if cracks subsequently develop . |
8 | TAXATION is unlikely to be increased , though that has been suggested , as it would take much-needed spending power out of the economy and be unacceptable to the newly-powerful Tory Backbenchers . |
9 | As it can take considerable time to effect the transfer of overseas funds to the University account , you are strongly advised to make arrangements well in advance . |