Example sentences of "[noun] [am/are] take [adv] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | It appears the Germans are taking over the running of Standard 's European branches . |
| 2 | It is perhaps not surprising that when older pupils come to sit their leaving examinations , they generally view the prospect of the examinations without much apprehension ; this may be because most decisions about their future are taken on the recommendation of their teachers rather than directly on the basis of examination results . |
| 3 | The rise in oil prices towards $19 a barrel yesterday indicated that some traders are taking seriously the latest efforts by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries to trim output in an attempt to achieve a target level of at least $21 a barrel . |
| 4 | The toons are taking over the show Bob Swain on animation after the Roger Rabbit revolution . |
| 5 | They demanded that no action be taken on the SED-PDS proposal , involving creation of a new Office for the Protection of the Constitution , until after the general election . |
| 6 | Currently in Britain , private companies are taking over the running of the big training schemes . |
| 7 | The methods used for controlling debate are the power to apply the closure by a simple majority , though normally the majority must consist of a hundred members ; the power to send bills upstairs for their committee stage to a standing committee and the power , when bills are taken on the floor of the House or in committee , to impose a guillotine . |
| 8 | I think it 's important these matters are taken on the floor of the house because they are very , very serious . |
| 9 | When these ideas are taken up the employees receive bonuses of one kind or another . |
| 10 | The Greater London and South East Movement and Dance liaison group are taking over the Seymour Halls on 19–20th October to help celebrate this event . |
| 11 | Jazz FM , Kiss FM and LBC are taking on the might of London station Capital Radio by selling their airtime in one package . |
| 12 | Embedded in his initial instructions to Joshua concerning the actions the people are to take on the seventh day we find the clause , ‘ … when they make a long blast with the ram 's horn ’ . |
| 13 | The EEB declaration makes it clear that European environment groups ‘ believe that when decisions are taken on the respective competence of the Community , Member States and regional and local government in actions to protect the environment , the overriding objective must be to secure the highest quality of life for the Community 's citizens . |
| 14 | The conclusion that Nizan wishes to highlight is lucidly straightforward : The forces of fascism are taking up the fight against the anti-fascist educator . |
| 15 | Thompson , the Secretary of the Yorkshire North District , and Littlecott , Secretary of the Western District , wrote to Jacques urging that a firm stand be taken on the issue and no further concessions be made . |
| 16 | For example , routes will frequently be made economical only if adults are taken on the school transport services . |
| 17 | Trees are preparing for winter and their leaves are taking on the beautiful colours of autumn . |
| 18 | ‘ Our success in events like the Curtis Cup , and the development of the pro circuit , have all helped to create greater interest and more women are taking up the game . ’ |
| 19 | Deptford 's Conscious Collective are taking over the Tabernacle , Powis Sq , London and the Albany Empire , to raise cash for the Advisory Service For Squatters and the Squatters Action Group For Secure Homes . |