Example sentences of "[verb] take first [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Robert Wiseman Dairies , the milk processor and distributor which is widely recognised by its distinctive black and white corporate identity , beat rival Yarrow Shipbuilders to take first prize in the category for large manufacturing companies . |
| 2 | It would have taken first prize at the Policeman 's Ball . |
| 3 | At the first stages of development they will be asked to take first draft programs into the classroom , maybe even in the form of sub-programs . |
| 4 | Playing in the biggest entry of the day in Grade Three , Ballynahinch Pipe Band with Pipe Major Ian Jess , had 2 3/4 points to spare to take first place . |
| 5 | He got long , ill-spelt letters from Claire every week , telling him what Doyle had done , and how Mary the cook was going into hospital , and the Labrador had taken first prize at the Eadstown Field Day . |
| 6 | Important work had to take first place . |