Example sentences of "[noun prp] [coord] take [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He negotiated Malaya 's independence from the United Kingdom two years later and was the country 's first Prime Minister , overseeing the creation of the Federation of Malaysia in 1963 , and during the next two years withstanding the threat of " Confrontation " with Indonesia and taking the difficult decision that Singapore secede from the Federation . |
| 2 | Jones then switched the ball inside for Don Hutchison to chip the ball through where it struck Rush and took a fortunate touch into the net . |
| 3 | Stressing China 's hard-won independence and unity , Jiang said : " The past 70 years prove that only by following the leadership of the CCP and taking the socialist road can our country become powerful and prosperous , our nation be rejuvenated and our people enjoy a prosperous life . " |
| 4 | IXI founder and chairman , Ray Anderson , who owns just less than half of all IXI shares coverts his holding to a ‘ significant ’ stake in SCO and takes a vice president post at the company , reporting directly to recently appointed SCO boss , Lars Turndal . |
| 5 | After a moment he rose slowly , poured himself a whisky , returned to the Chesterfield and took a dismal sip . |
| 6 | ‘ More than likely , ’ grinned Yanto and took a long swig . |
| 7 | Here goes , " said Grace and took a deep breath . |
| 8 | His father had decided in the year 1830 to move out of London and to take a small house in the country . |
| 9 | She hesitated and her fingers began pleating a paper serviette that lay on the table ; then , glancing briefly at Rachel and taking a deep breath , she continued , ‘ But I was heartbroken over something else as well , and it was n't David . |