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 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 .
6 I also took a few injudicious swigs of potent farmhouse cider -but more of that liquid indiscretion in a moment .
7 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 .
8 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 . ’
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