Example sentences of "[noun] to take a [adj] stand " in BNC.
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| 1 | In a significant move forward towards the establishment of a non-racial democracy , they agreed at the end of three days of talks in Cape Town to take a common stand on two important issues when multi-party constitutional talks resume : power sharing in a future democratic system and regional government . |
| 2 | At the same time , if by a failure to take a decisive stand Kirkton should be defeated , it would be easy to describe that as a defeat for the Montrose interest to which Kirkton had long been attached . |
| 3 | Although there is little criticism of the foundation 's decision to support such research , other medical charities argue that its explicit exclusion of research on animals may encourage other smaller research-funding bodies to take a similar stand , a move that could make life increasingly difficult for medical researchers . |
| 4 | In such a small country it is up to the Government to take a strong stand against unsuitable developments . |
| 5 | Clinton has been under growing pressure to take a tougher stand including NATO air strikes against Bosnian Serbs to end the bloodshed in the 17-month-old war . |
| 6 | The decision to take a firm stand comes after local councillors revealed the misery suffered by many of their constituents . |