Example sentences of "[verb] have taken a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Since science 's primary role is that of commentator rather than practitioner , the set of transformation rules and practices by which the radical 's dilemma is resolved have taken a special form . |
| 2 | By then it was too late to try and change her policy , for the overseer seemed to have taken a real dislike to her , watching for any slip she made , so that he could punish her for being high and mighty as he called it . |
| 3 | Spanish industry and finance seemed to have taken a new lease of life , and the official propaganda machine lost no opportunity to attribute this trend to the sagacity of the Caudillo . |
| 4 | He was angry with the Colonel , who seemed to have taken a great deal upon himself . |
| 5 | ‘ Because it was written by someone who seems to have taken a particular dislike to you . ’ |
| 6 | Orleton once again seems to have taken a leading part , delivering a harsh and bitter address to the king . |
| 7 | What is more , the Roman plebs seems to have taken a special interest in Greek religious and moral notions . |