Example sentences of "[conj] can take [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Biotechnology executives see the plan as a substantial improvement on the present system , in which the government analyses every proposed planting in a process that can take four months . |
| 2 | The best solution is a bulk eraser that can take both sizes of floppy disk . |
| 3 | As most models have only one wound it will not be necessary to roll this extra dice , but it is important when it comes to rolling for models that can take several wounds . |
| 4 | Such players , whose strength knows no moderation , require pianos that can take any excesses . |
| 5 | It is suggested that the tenant should in fact attempt to delete this clause on the ground that the landlord is already protected by the other covenants contained in the lease and can take such action as may be necessary either for breach of contract or in tort . |
| 6 | These all come under the general heading of ‘ public opinion polls ’ , and can take many forms . |
| 7 | Duress need not be physical and can take many forms . |
| 8 | The resulting structure from an ATN is dependent on the grammar writer and can take many forms . |
| 9 | They also made a good point , that all timber-frame houses should be formally recorded as such either by the NHBC or on the title deeds , ‘ so that people realise they are living in a timber-frame house and can take professional advice when making alterations ’ . |
| 10 | It is often possible to identify situations which immediately precede anxiety attacks of this sort , and so the patient is forewarned and can take preventive action . |
| 11 | Ratchets can operate either upward or downward and can take various forms . |
| 12 | And can take stolen hold |
| 13 | MICHAEL ROBERTS recorded his second consecutive century in this country when winning the last race on Power Shift at Folkestone yesterday and can take this season 's total beyond 100 at York this afternoon , writes Hyperion . |
| 14 | Robb , who will be making his international debut over the distance , said : ‘ I had a lot more left at the end and can take several seconds off my winning time of 3 minutes 39.58 seconds in Rome if the race is fast . ’ |
| 15 | Today people spend their money more evenly and the standard of hospitality has improved This unit has been here for ten years and can take 350 people , it 's well established . |
| 16 | A slight burn can cause a pale pink colour which may appear between 6–24 hours after exposure and can take 1–3 days to disappear , but may not cause peeling . |
| 17 | They protect themselves from too much probing and they appear very secretive in nature but can take ice-cold decisions without a second glance if it suits their purpose . |
| 18 | Finding this out is not a matter of one or two studies but can take many years . |
| 19 | Roots will grow from around the edges of the base , but can take several months to develop . |
| 20 | What we call the public relations interview , which is often a radio interview but can take different forms , is a situation in which you have an opportunity , in a fairly low-key way , to sell something , to promote something , to get a message across , and if you are successful , you can find that the media will do a lot of your hard work for you in this area . |