Example sentences of "[prep] [pers pn] to take the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Peasants , sons could become lay brothers in Cistercian houses , but it was probably not common for them to take the habit as choir monks . |
| 2 | Because they are experts and you are not it is easy for them to take the initiative . |
| 3 | I e it would not be a problem for me to take the same line as either or any of my er opponents , or the incumbent Mr , erm you know , if they are , frankly , right . |
| 4 | My Heart bleeds to see the Concern he is in ; and it would be the utmost Satisfaction to me , if I could hope any thing of mine could contribute to his comfortable Subsistence in his old Age : I therefore beg of you to take the Key of my Buroe ; and if any thing is to be made of my poor Papers , that you will , for my sake , endeavour to promote a Subscription for his Benefit , which you so kindly have propos 'd for mine |
| 5 | ‘ 'Morning , ’ he said cheerfully , as she walked towards him to take the proffered bottle . |
| 6 | Yevgeniev , the King of the Boards , was leading into the home straight but I surged past him to take the gold medal . |
| 7 | It is , however , all too easy for any of us to take the Students ' Association for granted . |
| 8 | The TBM 700 's purchase price includes two type ratings , and the usual practice is for the owner-pilot to bring a professional flier with him to take the course . |
| 9 | When it seemed he was running out of support , Jason Little suddenly appeared inside him to take the scoring pass . |
| 10 | A manuscript of poems was assembled by him for the Professor to view ; the intention being ( and Dudek was very well experienced in this sort of work ) for him to take the matter over and see it through to publication . |
| 11 | It was nothing for him to take the ball off them and stick the knife in it to burst it . ’ |
| 12 | The not-so-dour Scot knows it will be a unique experience for him to take the visitor 's dressing room at the citadel where his deeds as player and manager became legend — as did his departure . |
| 13 | Because Carol was n't there , was n't arching her head to see the contents of a letter , it was not necessary for him to take the envelope into his own office . |
| 14 | He takes the understandable view that it is for him to take the first steps in Russia , which he is doing to keep the scientists in Russia . |
| 15 | Mcallister does seem to be overshadowed by him when he is on the pitch , looking for him to take the lead , provide the inspiration etc which strach is no longer doing as well as he once did . |
| 16 | The many different Rocastle transfer rumours ( ‘ ROCKY XVIII : The Move to Derby ’ ) , and appeals for him to take the first-team field . |
| 17 | There was never any need for her to take the initiative or inveigle him into bed . |
| 18 | When he motioned for her to take the wooden spoon from him she did so , avoiding touching him at all costs . |
| 19 | The lawyer seemed to be studying his papers , waiting , it seemed to Theda as her brain began to function a little , for her to take the lead . |
| 20 | Since Philip was challenging Henry II 's right to hold Alice , Brittany and the Vexin it was up to him to take the initiative . |
| 21 | In many ways , we play our best football away from home because the responsibility and pressure on us to take the game to the opposition is not so great . |
| 22 | I took a last look round , then only had to kick the top edge of the kite up a little for it to take the wind and lift . |
| 23 | The time is coming , Brothers , for us to take the destiny of our nation into our own hands ! |