Example sentences of "[modal v] [adv] take up the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Our unequal arms might well take up the difference in line lengths when flying one way ; but the perverse nature of our natural reactions does n't allow the same correction when flying the other way . |
| 2 | The main argument seems to be whether he could morally take up the titles of Head of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith . |
| 3 | But he says it 's never lost him a night 's sleep , and he 'd happily take up the rope again if called . |
| 4 | But he says it 's never lost him a night 's sleep , and he 'd happily take up the rope again if called . |
| 5 | If the Church of England , which many preferred to call simply ‘ the Establishment ’ or , copying the Scots , ‘ the Episcopalian Church ’ violated its ‘ contract ’ and failed to provide a Protestant religion for England , then the Nonconformists , cooperating through the Council , would willingly take up the contract and deliver the appropriate religion . |
| 6 | I shall certainly take up the point that the hon. Gentleman has raised about London docklands . |
| 7 | John Hartley will shortly take up the position of Deputy Secretary General following a restructuring of responsibilities within CHQ . |
| 8 | They may therefore take up the offer more speedily than they otherwise would , or be more reluctant to leave their existing job to search for another job . |