Example sentences of "[adv] take a [det] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When both together took a few slow hops down one of the runs near-by , Hazel followed and little by little they all three moved out of the hall . |
| 2 | When you can do this easily your lungs will be free to fill from top to bottom , so take a few deep , slow but gentle breaths . |
| 3 | She 'd never been the crying sort — but it just took a few well-chosen words from him to reduce her to a jelly . |
| 4 | The good coach always takes a few unissued licences along on the day for those who have forgotten theirs . |
| 5 | The response from Medau teachers has been good but we can still take a few more . |
| 6 | ‘ It will probably take a few more days before we know the source , but it would be up to the Disciplinary Committee to decide whether it will be made public , ’ he said . |
| 7 | He also took a few new recruits , notably three young lieutenants , Harry Poat , Tony Marsh and Johnny Wiseman , all three of whom went on to make their mark on the regiment . |
| 8 | I also took a few injudicious swigs of potent farmhouse cider -but more of that liquid indiscretion in a moment . |
| 9 | Now take a few deep breaths , have a stretch and make sure that your jaw is relaxed ( no clenched teeth please ) and you are ready to start . |
| 10 | Er , there is a a little orange leaflet which has been placed on the seats during the day that many of you , I hope , already have er , for anyone who has n't may I perhaps place these on the front table , there 's a the , there 's another supply over there and , could I please ask that some responsible representative from each district would please take a few more of these away with you so that they are distributed in district meetings in the near future , and attention drawn to them there er , if there are not enough copies er , then I 'm sure the provincial office on receiving a , a request from you will make sure there 's more that passed on to you . |
| 11 | Or rather , Francis is actually going to play soldiers , I 'm sneaking around the place to see what I can see and maybe take a few incriminating photos with my trusty Box Brownie . ’ |