Example sentences of "[vb pp] [verb] on the [noun] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | In a number of legal systems there is a presumption that the property in identified goods is intended to pass on the making of the contract , in others , only on delivery . |
| 2 | As time passes the new bride is expected to take on the identity of her new family , making her subjugation complete . |
| 3 | Having asked about Shropshire 's youth and their existence within the diocese , my friend Clare and I were invited to take on the role of Shropshire 's Youth Representatives . |
| 4 | Whether Hastings is invited to take on the role of Scottish captain is for the future , but he acknowledges the good fortune he has enjoyed in playing under such inspiring leadership : ‘ You only need to look at the names of players who have captained Scotland to be aware of the tremendous honour it represents . |
| 5 | Even if an effective way could be found to pass on the costs of rubbish disposal to the average household , an awkward fact would remain . |
| 6 | I have also been asked to pass on the request of one of the nearby residents for the latch to be replaced on the playing field gates . |
| 7 | ‘ Conservation is being asked to take on the burden of social policies for rural Britain . ’ |
| 8 | In each of the above examples the children have been asked to take on the role of " people who know " ; and it is this which gives them their stake in the drama . |