Example sentences of "[adj] take on [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If rebates are extensive this takes on some aspects of an income tax too . |
| 2 | It is now widely accepted that the Chairmanship of the Bar is virtually a full time job , and the profession has been fortunate indeed in the people who have been prepared to take on that responsibility and make that commitment . |
| 3 | The Italians like to run their own tours , rather like a closed shop , so I need to find an operator willing to take on more tourists . |
| 4 | The accountant will identify whether there is a need to establish a PAYE scheme and , if the band or their manager are n't willing to take on this responsibility , the accountant will operate this scheme on their behalf . |
| 5 | Nor have the courts seemed willing to take on this task . |
| 6 | They 're very pleased at that because I mean they obviously found it to be useful , erm we proved it to be useful and it 's nice to see them all taking on this responsibility now , now and doing it , because that 's all progress . |
| 7 | Benhabyles , as chair of the Constitutional Council , should have assumed interim presidential powers in the absence of a Speaker of the National Assembly , but was apparently unwilling to take on this responsibility , under which he would have been obliged to organize presidential elections within 45 days . |
| 8 | Many take on this role , unaware of its myriad problems . |
| 9 | Some management theorists maintain that in every organisation there is a hard core of mavericks who are reluctant to take on more responsibility . |
| 10 | We would be most unwise to take on this role in the current economic climate . |
| 11 | These ‘ duty orders ’ were to be brought in to match the varying rates at which authorities became ready to take on such responsibilities . |
| 12 | From the time that I was about eight , the Boxing Booth acted as a magnet to me and I spent a considerable time gazing in awe as the boxers paraded on the small stage outside the tent , ready to take on all corners . |
| 13 | Since Gatting and his troops had retained the Ashes just a few days beforehand , they were ready to take on all comers . |
| 14 | The Mantela was an honest ship , with no frills , but ready to take on all comers . |