Example sentences of "[vb infin] take [adj] action " in BNC.
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| 1 | We may also consider taking disciplinary action . |
| 2 | Finally , in August 1987 , SAVE wrote a firm and formal letter to the Secretary of State stating that , if the Department refused to list the building , SAVE would consider taking legal action . |
| 3 | The simple fact remains that , if we can not get agreement , we may consider taking unilateral action in the United Kingdom . |
| 4 | Can I also say that the erm the fear expressed about Woolwich , I believe to be fairly well founded Woolwich building , a Woolwich er , Building Society had been on erm , entered into a long time ago on this erm and the letter that was read out at Potter Street area committee from Woolwich indicated that they had n't yet decided whether they would proceed and er I think is I 've talked to the publican since they have promised us an answer this week er we are intending , we have spoken , Dermot 's also spoken to our managing director we are confident we will have an answer from this week and I have to tell you that I think the answer will either no , or it will be so hazy that we 'll need to take some action and make a decision . |
| 5 | One is the reasons why there 's such a difference , a and two is do we need to take any action ? |
| 6 | Cos I do n't mind taking this action erm , I think the the thought is that I would like to propose that we have a word with the government . |
| 7 | He warned that authorities would not hesitate to take decisive action against any groups or individuals that contemplated a disturbance of the peace . |
| 8 | The Metropolitan Police will not hesitate to take firm action to free communities from this tiny minority . |
| 9 | If its political and ideological principles are challenged the Chinese leadership does not hesitate to take powerful action to defend them . |
| 10 | A spokesman said later : ‘ If the Commercial Union does decide to take any action we will first of all seek the views of other insurers . ’ |
| 11 | In a strongly worded statement signed by six Cabinet Ministers , Palmer described drift-net fishing as ‘ abhorrent ’ , and offered the use of New Zealand aircraft and naval vessels to assist neighbouring Pacific states who might wish to take similar action . |
| 12 | Do do you wish to take any action . |
| 13 | If your dog persists in misbehaving when the doorbell is rung , then you may have to take alternative action . |
| 14 | I suppose we will have to take appropriate action will we not … . |
| 15 | But some of the alleged failures may turn out to be actual failures , and the Institute may have to take disciplinary action against the firms in question . |
| 16 | Only then would he know for certain that it had really happened , and that he would have to take some action . |
| 17 | The problem is that many will have to take some action to change the way they operate their business , before any benefits can result . |
| 18 | ‘ But if there is no readiness to come around … the international community will have to take some action and it will be tough action . ’ |
| 19 | Administrators have been given greater access to confidential documents , which could facilitate taking legal action against auditors and other advisers . |
| 20 | Equally , no company should fail to take advance action to prepare itself for them . |