Example sentences of "[noun prp] was taken [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Richard was taken to Stratford-upon-Avon for a week where they saw Marlowe 's Dr Faustus and the ex-schoolteacher had his ward up in the morning in the hotel gardens to study and learn by heart the great speeches . |
| 2 | In his teens , with his father 's health deteriorating , Richard was taken to Hollywood to be his ‘ personal assistant ’ . |
| 3 | In February 1944 , after his twentieth victory , nineteen of them at night , Braham was taken off intruder and escort work and put in charge of night operations at No. 2 Light Bomber Group headquarters . |
| 4 | Even Hennessy was taken by surprise at the abrupt departure , and he stood in a moment 's confusion before turning and hurrying out . |
| 5 | Ulster champion jockey Paddy Graffin was taken to hospital with an injured hand after Late Stretch had fallen in the Mares Race , but he returned in time to ride Glenmavis in the final race . |
| 6 | Mr Cornelius was taken to Broomfield Hospital after the attack on Sunday . |
| 7 | He waited for Siban to find a way to phrase the request which was so obviously his intent , but instead Siban rose to his feet and stalked away towards the door , his departure so abrupt that Alexei was taken by surprise . |
| 8 | At twelve Jane was taken to England to be educated and encountered her indelible railway wagon . |
| 9 | The initiative which led to the formation of the UDC was taken by Charles Trevelyan on August 5th , the day after he resigned from a junior ministerial post at the Board of Education . |
| 10 | Joan Birkett was taken to Ashington General Hospital 's intensive care unit and was expected to undergo surgery . |
| 11 | Gemma was taken into care by Hammersmith and Fulham social services . |
| 12 | Carrie was taken by surprise at his question and her first instinct was to give him a sharp reply , but she nodded instead , catching the look of concern in Don 's deep brown eyes . |
| 13 | The assistant manager of the Holmes Cash and Carry on Boucher Crescent was taken by robbers to the warehouse in his Hyundai Pony car while his wife and child were kept hostage at home . |
| 14 | After serving his apprenticeship as a potter , Josiah Wedgwood was taken into partnership in 1754 by Thomas Whieldon of Fenton , the greatest English potter of his time . |
| 15 | Ms Gibson was taken to Hammersmith police station and was said to be too distraught to be interviewed , a CID spokesman said . |
| 16 | In one , a disabled man who lives in Kemp Road was taken to Hartlepool General Hospital suffering from the effects of smoke after fire broke out in a neighbouring house . |
| 17 | After a domestic fight , his son Matthew was taken into care by the NSPCC , and was summoned to appear before Gateshead Magistrates Court , charged with child abuse . |
| 18 | Mr Williams was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital and he was later allowed back to the hotel . |
| 19 | Mr Brock was taken to hospital by ambulance . |
| 20 | Richter was taken on board because Tank was in favour and recommended him . |
| 21 | Sausalito , California-based design automation specialist Autodesk Inc , which has its UK base in Guildford , Surrey , has entered the home computer market with the launch of a new range of computer-aided design modules for Do-it-Yourself enthusiasts , interior and exterior designers as well as small business home renovation contractors : ‘ The Home Series ’ comprises four modules — one for designing landscapes , one for bathrooms , one for kitchens , and one for general home improvements ; the software was released in the US 18 months ago , and into Australia and the Benelux countries between six and nine months ago , but is now available in the UK via Solihull , West Midlands-based distributor , Force 2 International Ltd , at £60 per module including value-added tax ; the decision to release into the UK was taken after research from Banner & Co indicated that the UK home computer market was growing 25% per year , and a study by market research company , Jordans , indicated that the UK DIY market was growing at an average 3% ; according to marketing communications manager Karen Hiscock , ‘ the time was right ’ because people now want to do more with their personal computers than just play games or use the things as word processors . |
| 22 | Mr Haughton was taken to Whiston Hospital and treated for burns to his chest and right shoulder . |
| 23 | Cleveland Coroner 's Court heard Mr Sample was taken to Hartlepool General Hospital after an incident in Peterlee Nursing Home Westcott Road , on October 30 last year . |
| 24 | The next flag to be attacked was that of another friend of Iraq , though this time the attack came from Iraq itself : Turkey 's Buyuk Hun was taken near Kharg . |
| 25 | Daly was taken to hospital where surgeons sewed the nose back on . |
| 26 | Sister Teresa was taken to hospital in San Roque but was dead on arrival . |
| 27 | The Ostrogothic era ; Ravenna was taken by Theodoric in 493 and he ruled for over 30 years . |
| 28 | The car registration E566 BRB was taken from Laurel Crescent between 9pm and 10pm on Monday . |
| 29 | A stretcher was brought out and Lawrence was taken by players and officials — now highly emotional — off the field of play and through a crowded area near the dressing-rooms , amid much jostling , into the sanctuary of the treatment-room . |
| 30 | ‘ Sidacai was taken in treason . |