Example sentences of "[subord] [pers pn] have taken a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In some regions the transformation had taken place much earlier , as in Kent , or Essex , or Devon , where it had taken a different form altogether , and most of the fields had been reclaimed direct from forest and moorland without passing through the open-field stage at all , or had been enclosed from open field at an early date . |
| 2 | ‘ I know it 's ridiculous , but it felt as if I 'd taken an enormous jump into the dark , that night with you … ’ |
| 3 | The tribunal will only allow a trader 's appeal against such a direction if it considers that Customs could not reasonably have been satisfied : for example , if Customs have ignored a relevant matter or if they have taken an irrelevant matter into account . |
| 4 | As well as setting up a register the Act will eventually make it illegal for people to handle food until they have taken a basic food hygiene certificate . |
| 5 | Most are still able to keep themselves hidden until they have taken an irreversible hold on a person 's body . |
| 6 | In unregistered conveyancing this is not satisfactory , as the husband 's solicitors can not ( unless they have taken an abstract ) check on receiving the conveyance for execution if proper indemnities are proferred in respect of any covenants and other matters to which the property is subject . |
| 7 | When Panama City awakened , and after I had taken a small breakfast of pineapple , café con leche and a hard roll or two , I rented a small white Japanese car , acquired a map from the official cartographers who conduct their business under the curious name of the Instituto Geografico Nacional Tommy Guardia , and set out to look for Santa Fé , for William — and for the Pacific . |
| 8 | I can only say how much I cherished the " Well done , lad " , from him after I 'd taken a difficult catch in the deep off his bowling . |
| 9 | Joshua , seven , landed the pike following a five minute fight after it had taken a dead dace to 15 lb line . |
| 10 | ‘ Sit down , ’ said Stone , after he had taken a large mouthful of the whisky . |
| 11 | When you have taken a good look around , return to the lane , and choose another gate . |
| 12 | After a few seconds , he crumpled the aluminium with a sudden grip of his fist , as though he had taken an important decision . |