Example sentences of "take [prep] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On ministerial appointments for instance , while he made MacDonald change his intentions in a number of cases , he did not do so without occasional complaint front the Prime Minister , and continuing give and take between the two leaders . |
| 2 | As the T1 determines how long it take for the magnetic resonance signal to recover after each image , a long T1 — that is , 1–3 seconds as in water , determines the maximum image frequency achievable in continuous , long duration experiments . |
| 3 | If we take as the distinguishing feature of devolution , as compared with deconcentration , the fact that it involves the removal of direct control by any of the organs of central government over the administration of the devolved powers , then two quite distinct types of devolution require recognition . |
| 4 | I take as the third period that which follows upon the death or incapacity of the parents . |
| 5 | We take as the basic model not a single game , but a system consisting of a linked set of subjective games , one for each player . |
| 6 | Yes , take off the two , nine , one , seven , well . |
| 7 | The other think I 'd recommend , is , using a fine pair scissors , is take off the scaly bits , the bits that stick out , cos they 're the bits that catch |
| 8 | Yeah the penultimate line is where you take off the existing policies from the total need and that 's what you 're left with the , the guy 's going to need two hundred thousand pounds to provide his wife with about eighteen , nineteen thousand a year . |
| 9 | Stage three , take off the single person 's state invalidity benefit . |
| 10 | He was cremated and buried up at Creeting in my parents ' grave and that 's what 's going to happen to me , you see I will be cremated because erm , you know they make a sort of well and take off the top stone and the pebbles and things and er and then the ashes go in the and so in a casket do n't they and you see and so we shall |
| 11 | Much of this takes place in the give and take of the unstructured world of the playground . |
| 12 | I think the view you take of the longer term , erm , er , becomes individual and speculative er , as once again you 've got to erm , er , come to conclusions about inflation , about encouragement to the economy and er , you can read in many a good newspaper erm , their views on that . |
| 13 | The basis of our decision before was my people work very closely say take with the national account people in right , and the main objective there is to get as much business from the corporate accounts as they 're responsible for like or whoever . |
| 14 | PILGRIMS to Walsingham are being asked by clergy to reduce the amount of Holy water they take from the Anglican shrine because of fears that the well will dry up . |
| 15 | Some of the crew puffing after only half an hour or so , which is n't surprising as the only exercise they take in the normal run of things is putting their legs under a table and aiming their snouts at the trough . |
| 16 | If there is no spouse , they take in the following order , brothers and sisters of the half blood ; grandparents in equal shares ; uncles and aunts , who are brothers and sisters of the whole blood of a parent of the intestate ; uncles and aunts who are brothers or sisters of the half blood of a parent of the intestate . |
| 17 | For ‘ 92 we 're pleased to announce a new series of three night tours that not only take in the famous castle and village of Colditz , but also a good slice of what was until recently East Germany . |
| 18 | You could tackle the island 's one and only hill south of Es Calo , stop off for a welcome break at El Mirador and as you cool off with an iced drink , take in the panoramic view . |
| 19 | Eventually we hope to see the European Community take in the new democracies of Eastern Europe as well . |
| 20 | Reg Butler sat beside a roaring gas log fire , smoking a fat cigar and wondering when he was going to be able to retire , relax , play golf , take in the odd West End show like other successful men of seventy-two . |
| 21 | Elegant actions that take in the other as if in a warm embrace , polished gestures , considerate words and wit in conversation , the depth of culture and intellect that underlie one 's words and actions — such are the requirements of a true lady . ’ |
| 22 | Take in the breath-taking view from the top of the 62-storey new John Hancock Tower and then hop on one of the Old Town Trolleys for a 10-mile tour of heritage sights , shopping areas , museums and attractions . |
| 23 | In Barrow and Lancaster , for example , neighbours did not bring up orphans , or take in the old , although Bethnal Green residents would apparently adopt children . |
| 24 | Should you wish it , you can treat the Sauerhof as a chance to get in trim ; they offer most kinds of sports and have extensive gym , sauna and pool facilities — there are even bicycles for hire so you can get fit and take in the lovely countryside at the same time . |
| 25 | Relax with a glass of chilled local wine or schnapps from the ship 's bar while you take in the breathtaking scenery . |
| 26 | Before you take to the high street , it is worth spending time with your partner to think carefully about what you will actually need and perhaps more importantly what you both like : it is surprising how much tastes can differ over the smallest of items ! |
| 27 | This is a caricature , to be sure , but it illustrates the attitude managers often take to the unexpected : ‘ It should not have happened . ’ |
| 28 | ‘ You tell him , ’ is the refrain they often take to the local schools , in admission that authority and control has been exhausted at home . |
| 29 | The manager has recently started up an induction programme which all new staff take at the same time as they learn about the job through practical , hands-on experience . |