Example sentences of "take on [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The manager may take on that role but the new volunteers may find that they lack support as the manager is likely to be too busy with other duties to carry out the in-bureau training task thoroughly . |
| 2 | Well I could I could er I could probably take on that task if you wish , cos it 's easy enough to actually write letters to people , cos I can just ask my secretary to do that . |
| 3 | But the Merc 420Se , due to be replaced by the new S-class , can still take on all comers and hold its own . |
| 4 | I 'd take on all comers , especially when I was broke . |
| 5 | How could he take on all that , much of it irremediable , at ten-minute intervals ? |
| 6 | Thus accoutred , she could take on all comers . |
| 7 | It seems to be easier , as a procedure only you can take on all of this idea , but if your not clear about the detail bit . |
| 8 | Grands jetés en avant require a spring onwards from one foot to the other and can take on many forms . |
| 9 | Before I can take on such a patient I naturally ask him to consult his doctor to ensure that there is no physical cause for the problem . |
| 10 | If we do take on such students what about improved links with hospital and psychiatric services ? |
| 11 | Ladbrokes accepted the bet without hesitation but claimed afterwards that their rules clearly state they ca n't take on such wagers . |
| 12 | ‘ It had been my intention to ask Tom to help manage Handley Farm , but I realise he can not possibly take on such a task now he has been asked to perform similar duties on behalf of the manor . ’ |
| 13 | If the purchaser does not take on such persons and they are subsequently shown to be employees , they will be protected by the Transfer Regulations and the purchaser will be liable for any costs of redundancy or dismissal . |
| 14 | My personal feeling is that it would be a brave student indeed who would take on such a wide-ranging and non-traditional approach to literary studies without at least the understanding of tutors , and preferably with their co-operation and guidance . |
| 15 | This is again due to arterial spasm and deoxygenated ( blue blood ) pooling in the veins and making them take on this abnormal hue . |
| 16 | I hope that every parish will take on this duty carefully and conscientiously . |
| 17 | Their problem is not that they could not take on this responsibility before but that they were not asked to . |
| 18 | There are two strong PR positions that the Institute might theoretically take on this issue ; neither is tenable . |
| 19 | Even if you want the hips , never let a rose take on this effort until it is well established — three years old at least . |
| 20 | Perhaps Sony Electronic Publishing will take on this role , leaving Sony UK to deal with hardware distribution only . |
| 21 | The venture capitalist usually has relevant experience , and , with the support of management , will take on this task . |
| 22 | I presume you will take on this responsibility , Trumper ? ’ he added , still not bothering to look in Charlie 's direction . |
| 23 | you ca n't draw it in yellow cos it do n't er take on this so I 'm going |
| 24 | Would you take on this job ? |
| 25 | ‘ If you do n't get on with it , I 'll take on both of you , one after the other , ’ shouted Trentham . |
| 26 | Another old belief of hers and one which died hard , which refused to die , was that no man will willingly take on another man 's children . |
| 27 | He said : ‘ I feel I 've reached the stage of my career when I could take on another event seriously . |
| 28 | He said : ‘ I feel I 've reached the stage of my career when I could take on another event seriously . |
| 29 | It 's obviously important to make sure you do n't take on more than you can afford . |
| 30 | This acts as an insurance against driving protest below the surface where it may take on more sinister forms . |