Example sentences of "[adj] take on [adj] responsibility " in BNC.

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1 It is now widely accepted that the Chairmanship of the Bar is virtually a full time job , and the profession has been fortunate indeed in the people who have been prepared to take on that responsibility and make that commitment .
2 The accountant will identify whether there is a need to establish a PAYE scheme and , if the band or their manager are n't willing to take on this responsibility , the accountant will operate this scheme on their behalf .
3 They 're very pleased at that because I mean they obviously found it to be useful , erm we proved it to be useful and it 's nice to see them all taking on this responsibility now , now and doing it , because that 's all progress .
4 Benhabyles , as chair of the Constitutional Council , should have assumed interim presidential powers in the absence of a Speaker of the National Assembly , but was apparently unwilling to take on this responsibility , under which he would have been obliged to organize presidential elections within 45 days .
5 Some management theorists maintain that in every organisation there is a hard core of mavericks who are reluctant to take on more responsibility .
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