Example sentences of "[coord] not taking [noun] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ With many people 's desires to move being delayed or not taking place because of job and housing difficulties there may well be demands to make cities more acceptable or even attractive places to live , ’ said Miss Hughes .
2 However , this comment conflicts with statements made back in September , when the company said it was saddened by users employing the handsets solely as cordless phones and not taking advantage of the Rabbit network .
3 As he turned to return down the steps he was thinking of Carrie once more and not taking care where he was stepping .
4 The purpose of this study was : to examine proposals ( from the Schools Council ) for a certificate of extended education ( CEE ) — a single-subject qualification at 17 plus , for pupils staying on after the compulsory leaving age but not taking A levels ; to study pilot schemes already in operation ; and to advise the Secretary of State as to whether the CEE should be given official recognition .
5 The theory of representative government clearly requires that they be called the servants of the minister , providing information and evidence on policy alternatives but not taking policy decisions .
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