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 .
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