Example sentences of "are taking on [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Words are taking on new meanings . |
| 2 | Words are taking on new meanings : ‘ workers ’ are those who talk the loudest , and the honest worker who shows the slightest independence is a ‘ traitor to his class ’ . |
| 3 | Its Market is unquestionably one of the best in Wales with designated market days being Wednesdays and Saturdays , but Fridays are taking on increasing importance . |
| 4 | Like most activists , Isaacs is fed up with the sloth-like pace with which governments are taking on environmental concerns . |
| 5 | All the critical functions are within the teams , engineering , technical support , and after suitable training the teams are taking on many skills which would be normally contracted out . |
| 6 | Frank will be asked to respond on behalf of the C E C because there are various different stances the C E C are taking on these particular motions . |