Example sentences of "[verb] on [art] [adj] role [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The analysis of ideology then takes on a critical role by describing the social determination of knowledge in terms of particular social forms that both give rise to the contradictions present in ideology and are legitimized by its content . |
| 2 | The EC would take on a direct role in defence affairs in the medium term by gradually absorbing the WEU . |
| 3 | Last October in Harare , the Commonwealth took on a new role as a promoter of democracy , the rule of law , and respect for individual freedoms . |
| 4 | With plans to expand our cutter fleet in the offing Venturous took on a new role as training ship during the winter periods for the next few years . |
| 5 | Meanwhile , the Dak took on a new role in 1948 , as the mount of 60 Squadron , being used for two years on a nationwide aerial survey . |
| 6 | He took on a starring role in the Plough Lane Crazy Gang production and gained more notoriety when he was sent off for elbowing a village postman in a pre-season friendly on the Isle of Wight . |
| 7 | But it took on an extra role during the Gulf War , when it was flown in tandem with Tornados . |
| 8 | Phil 's first big break in showbiz was when , as a child actor , he took on the challenging role of Arthur Dodger in Charles Dickens ' classical-rock musical ‘ Camelot ’ where he learned all he knows re : homelessness … |
| 9 | Comedian Mel Smith took on the daunting role of Inspector Morose — a parody of John Thaw 's more famous Inspector Morse — in an advertising campaign launched today . |
| 10 | They suggest that , within the family , women take on the expressive role of nurturing the other family members , while men take on the instrumental role and go into the outside world to earn the family 's wage . |
| 11 | But quickly she was allowed an even higher profile and last October was formally appointed party deputy chairman to take on a prominent role during the election campaign and to sell the party to the business community . |
| 12 | At the end of four years , successful apprentices will have all the skills of a first class mechanical and be ready to take on a full role in the factory . |
| 13 | The society has launched a search for an actor willing to take on the key role of Young Walsingham in their latest production . |
| 14 | Then there were truly new beginnings , a hated Poor Law , dead and buried ; a single , uncluttered task — to improve the quality of public care ; and a specially recruited ( and largely newly trained ) new band of professionals to take on the exciting role of pioneers . |
| 15 | The choice indicates how much the state is willing to take on an active role of managing national resources for greater international competitiveness , and in what form . |