Example sentences of "[noun pl] [pron] take [adv prt] a " in BNC.
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1 | There are dangers for voluntary organisations who take on an increased responsibility for service provision . |
2 | Together with the freight stations they took up a considerable area of the city . |
3 | There are children and families who take up a great deal of teacher time and attention . |
4 | Gold in its natural form glows deep amber yellow , but when mixed with the various alloys it takes on a variety of hues . |
5 | With clumsy fingers he took out a pack of cigarettes and tried to light one . |