Example sentences of "[noun] [pron] takes a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We began this section by noting that , unlike the United States which takes a structural approach to anti-trust policy , in which the possession of monopoly power is itself regarded as objectionable , the UK has taken a more open view of the benefits of promoting competition . |
| 2 | There seems to be a memory for elaborate patterns and sequences which takes a long time to develop . |
| 3 | Since foxes are basically nocturnal animals it takes a great deal of time and patience to shoot a fox , and also a good shot at close range . |
| 4 | After food is put into the mouth it takes a few minutes ( usually around five ) even to start having any physical effect in satisfying the hungry body . |
| 5 | DUCHESS ‘ A LOVELY LADY WHO TAKES A GREAT DEAL OF INTEREST IN PEOPLE ’ |
| 6 | ‘ She is a lovely lady who takes a great interest in people , ’ said Miss George . |
| 7 | Debbie said : ‘ She is a lovely lady who takes a great interest in people . |
| 8 | Out goes the Chingford Skinhead — who has a tiresome tendency to bang on about politics — and in comes a writer who takes a broader swipe , Tom Utley . |
| 9 | After the first three days she takes a purificatory bath , and then is given a complete mini-bridal trousseau by her father or , in his absence , her brother . |
| 10 | These days it takes a long time to get into the ‘ left-hand seat ’ or captain 's position in a major airline ; indeed , as time goes on more and more airline pilots have to recognise the possibility of reaching retirement before they achieve command . |
| 11 | When she left the branch she actually locked him in , using a special procedure which takes a few seconds . ’ |
| 12 | To establish good communication with the guests is part of this job ; they are paying for service and how much nicer that service is if it is given with a smile by a person who takes a personal interest ! |
| 13 | Unhappily there is a new breed of librarian who takes a different view , epitomised in the motto I have quoted ‘ If in Doubt , Chuck it Out ’ . |
| 14 | If you want decent trees it takes a long time to grow them ! |
| 15 | But it 's like pouring kettles of hot water into a cold bath it takes a long time for them to make an impression . ’ |
| 16 | I soon discovered that a lot of the local children stuck together and that outsiders were n't made very welcome — even if you come from another part of Cornwall it takes a long time to be accepted . |
| 17 | ‘ Maybe for a short time somebody takes a free course at the great university of misery , and pays attention to the things he sees with his eyes and hears with his ears . ’ |
| 18 | So you could just all out in rhyming prose which takes a long time . |