Example sentences of "fails to take [noun] [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | Quite apart from the problem of reconciling these propositions with internationally comparative evidence on rises in real wages , increases in the share of wages in national income , and the growth of the service sector , the analysis fails to take account of the skills created by new technology — skills which have been exploited to powerful effect by those who possess and control them . |
2 | Where is the accountability in a policy that fails to take account of the number of people living in a house , and leaves businesses without a vote and at the mercy of local authorities ? |
3 | However , the latter point fails to take account of the fact that rape is committed even if there is no ejaculation , and even if the woman is infertile , and it has been strongly argued that ‘ penetration involving the penis , vagina or anus is perceived differently and regarded more seriously than other forms of penetration ’ . |
4 | Nevertheless , from my point of view , by far the greater part of this material is completely misleading because it fails to take account of the fact that while kinship words in most European languages are applied , with rare exceptions , only to relationships within the private domain and thus have quite specific meanings , the corresponding words in most other languages are highly polysemic . |
5 | This definition received , and still receives , much support , although , in the context of helping those with mental disorder , it has been agreed that Wolfensberger 's concept fails to take account of the realities of many mental disorders . |
6 | It fails to take account of the practice of the Council for National Academic Awards and the Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council . |
7 | Thus , for instance , a set of terms of sale might require the buyer to take delivery of the goods on receipt of notice that they are ready for delivery and then provide : If the Buyer fails to take delivery of the goods in accordance with the terms of this contract , the Seller shall be entitled to terminate the contract with immediate effect . |