Example sentences of "[noun pl] had been take on " in BNC.

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1 After three centuries of decline , the first steps had been taken on the path to restoration .
2 The US authorities claimed that the decision to evacuate Peace Corps workers had been taken on the basis of general intelligence concerning NPA intentions , and that Swanson 's abduction had only become known after the decision had been made .
3 Even now , however , no decisions had been taken on the speed of emancipation or the form it should take .
4 He said more precise figures would not be available until decisions had been taken on the form of restoration .
5 Extra midwives had been taken on for the same reason .
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