Example sentences of "[conj] take [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On the other hand , for a task such as fault diagnosis he will be thinking about it in various structured ways which he can reveal by talking about it and exploring verbally why he looks at particular indications or takes particular actions . |
| 2 | ( Catatonics typically do not speak or appear to listen or take necessary initiatives ; they cut themselves off from human contact . ) |
| 3 | Moreover , political authorities are often unwilling to define or take public responsibility for objectives that are not seen to be politically ‘ legitimate ’ . |
| 4 | Working class women attempting to solve the problem of scarce resources by borrowing , pawning or taking paid employment , were condemned for either mismanaging or neglecting their home responsibilities , while under the guise of protection , efforts were made to limit their employment to ‘ suitable ’ occupations . |
| 5 | In addition , pupils at this level should be encouraged to contribute individually in class discussions and , where practicable , with wider audiences , eg in representing the views of a group , or taking small parts in group or class presentations . |
| 6 | That meant a reservoir of skilled engineers , some of whom might have accumulated 15 or more years ' experience before being made redundant or taking early retirement . |
| 7 | Externally she has to seek to diminish the threat by aggressive posturing and stamping and saying , ‘ We 'll get you , you bastards ’ , or taking real measures like these gates . |
| 8 | There are many occasions when no drink at all should be the rule , particularly when driving , operating machinery or taking certain medicines . |
| 9 | It also examines how caring for children or elderly relatives or taking part-time work can affect the level of your pension . |
| 10 | Most could be prevented by following simple safety rules or taking simple precautions . |
| 11 | Basic and unsophisticated , the resorts are clearly designed to blend with the natural surroundings and feature little in the way of nightly entertainment ; watching the evocative sunsets or taking romantic walks along the beach at twilight are more in keeping with this slice of unadulterated paradise . |
| 12 | Giving or taking repeated doses of any mood-altering drug , such as alcohol Or heroin , can result in the body becoming used to receiving that drug . |
| 13 | There are grain ships , ore carriers , and many smaller ships trading with Ireland and Europe or taking refined oil or chemicals around the coast of Britain . |
| 14 | Books by , and about , lesbians have been in comparative abundance in the last 5 years or so but it 's debatable whether this literary output has served as insular affirmations or taken lesbian sexuality a little further down the road of acceptance . |
| 15 | It may also include instructions to observe particularly unusual sources ; to repeat collection of data that have been lost or spoilt in some way ; or to take corrective actions based on data already received . |
| 16 | For those not wishing to specialise in statistics , some courses may be taken as options with Mathematics honours or in an ordinary degree ; such possibilities are valuable to those who intend to teach in schools or to take other employment in which they will apply mathematics . |
| 17 | Bull is also asking salaried employees to reduce their work time or to take unpaid leave . |
| 18 | It may be an abuse of process if either ( a ) the prosecution have manipulated or misused the process of the court so as to deprive the defendant of a protection provided by the law or to take unfair advantage of a technicality , or ( b ) on the balance of probability the defendant has been , or will be , prejudiced in the preparation or conduct of his defence by delay on the part of the prosecution which is unjustifiable : for example , not due to the complexity of the inquiry and preparation of the prosecution case , or to the action of the defendant or his co-accused , or to genuine difficulty in effecting service . |
| 19 | The existence of a comfort letter would therefore oblige the national court at least to consult the Commission and ultimately to stay proceedings or take interim measures while the Commission granted an exemption . |
| 20 | They did not have the money to stay out on strike or take other sorts of actions that their employers opposed … . |
| 21 | If the ombudsman finds in your favour he may order the guilty party to pay compensation , or take other action to put matters right . |
| 22 | to consider applications for places on the Course and to make offers , invite for interview or take other action as appropriate ; |
| 23 | It can impose substantial fines ( of up to 10 per cent of turnover ) on parties who give effect to a merger either during the suspensory period or after the Commission has issued a decision prohibiting it ; and on parties who fail to divest businesses ( or take other action ) where the Commission has ordered them to do so . |
| 24 | The following factors should be taken into account : ( a ) any foreign element in the case which would be likely to require the guardian ad litem to make inquiries , or take other action , outside the jurisdiction of the court ; ( b ) the likely burden on the guardian where he has to represent several children in the proceedings ; ( c ) the existence of proceedings relating to the child in any other Division of the High Court in which the Official Solicitor is representing the child ; and ( d ) any other relevant circumstances . |
| 25 | Article 6 provides that a contracting state such as Libya must take suspects into custody or take other measures to ensure their presence ‘ as provided in the domestic law of that state ’ — as Libya has done . |
| 26 | In some instances Community law itself may permit or require Member States to carry out inspections or take other measures , but it is now clear that the Council or Commission may not authorize a Member State to take measures which go beyond those which would be justified under Article 36 . |
| 27 | C may lobby A , may reduce its own prices , may seek new markets elsewhere , or take other steps . |
| 28 | Thus McNair , writing in the post-Charter era , asserted that a State that becomes aware that a treaty concluded between other States will impair its rights can make diplomatic protests and , if it can establish jurisdiction , commence proceedings before the International Court , or take other steps in pursuance of a peaceful settlement to the dispute . |
| 29 | It is a matter of fact in each case whether a child has sufficient understanding to make certain decisions or take certain actions . |
| 30 | Low status of carers Those who give up a job or take early retirement to become a carer lose out financially , and in other ways , as has been well documented ( Finch and Groves , 1983 ) . |