Example sentences of "[noun] take on new [noun] " in BNC.

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1 The architectural design of the Tripartite Shrine takes on new layers of meaning once the column is seen as an idol or as an actual incarnation of a deity .
2 The usage of ‘ race ’ during the September-October 1985 period took on new meanings , which had little if anything to do with the impact of racism as such , since the emphasis was on the cultural characteristics of the minority communities themselves .
3 The question of access to the US public utility market in areas such as transport took on new interest with Mr Clinton 's plan to increase investment in areas such as high-speed railways and other transit systems as part of his recovery plan .
4 The Kremlin therefore wanted to pursue competition short of armed conflict , and the mid-to-late 1950s saw the Cold War take on new dimensions and a truly global nature as Khruschev adapted to changed circumstances , proving ready , for example , to ally with groups in the emerging ‘ Third World ’ who opposed the capitalist and colonial West .
5 In the final quarter of the year , it surged and closed at its high of 330p , 24.5% up on the 30th September level ; this was more than twice what the FT 100 Share Index achieved and reflected investor enthusiasm for a group that is seen as a prime beneficiary of any pick up in advertising , has bags of room to take on new business ( 25% unutilised capacity on its magazine presses ) and is cash rich .
6 The Ganges is hallowed as a sacred , cleansing river and the humble cow takes on new significance .
7 The accusation of hostility to Israel took on new meaning in November 1967 , when de Gaulle made comments about the characteristics of the Jewish people that were interpreted as anti-Semitic .
8 In these circumstances , the familiar Renaissance claim that poetry teaches and delights takes on new implications , pleasure among readers is not only how their attention and co-option to the didactic intention is achieved .
9 Our human dignity of being made in the image and likeness of God takes on new meaning .
10 RECRUITING IN A RECESSION Taking on new staff is rarely a company priority in a recession , but The Freshman Consultancy has established itself in the recruitment business in spite of the current climate
11 Help prepare members to take on new responsibilities arising from the Construction [ Design and Management ] Regulations.PS
12 It is in the nature of a goal oriented specialty to take on new tasks , which has often been necessary in the past .
13 Six new members joined the Cabinet and three other ministers took on new responsibilities [ see p. 37702 ] .
14 Far from fading away , public interest in BCCI took on new life on May 24th .
15 Prayer within a family takes on new focus and gives new prospects , when the love of God flows through it all .
16 RICK TAKES ON NEW ROLE IN VENEZUELA
17 The aircraft serve to show the incredible adaptability of the design to take on new roles and new shapes .
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