Example sentences of "[adj] to take [adv] an " in BNC.
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| 1 | This took the form of a recommendation to a university willing to take on an inspector , who often had none of the usual qualifications . |
| 2 | The choice indicates how much the state is willing to take on an active role of managing national resources for greater international competitiveness , and in what form . |
| 3 | During the period 1961–73 , the Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs was more likely to take out an enforcement order against a company that did not dominate the market , and was therefore in no position to affect the market price than one that did have such power ! |
| 4 | Consequently many managers are unwilling to take on an ‘ unemployed ’ worker , however tempting their offer of several days ' service per week , as they can not cope with the high turnover of staff that ensues . |
| 5 | When buying from a dealer , or a person you do not know , it is advisable to take along an independent expert to negotiate on your behalf . |
| 6 | for example , the manual labourer is unlikely to take up an energetic hobby such as cycling and he is likely to spend his holidays relaxing at the seaside rather than walking in the mountains . |