Example sentences of "did not take [adj] action " in BNC.
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| 1 | The controversial nature of Gates 's nomination was highlighted when many of his supporters , most notably Boren , warned him that they would be watching closely to ensure that he did not take retaliatory action against his critics within the CIA . |
| 2 | For years nurses had wanted special pay arrangements which recognized that they did not take industrial action in pursuit of their pay claims . |
| 3 | All that was assuming the government did not take direct action to dissolve the boards . |
| 4 | The people who heard the rumour and did not take any action are as guilty as the man who used the clenbuteriol . |
| 5 | Mr Dear has said he did not take earlier action because he was told there was no evidence to suggest a wider conspiracy . |