Example sentences of "[adj] to take [adv prt] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I 'm tired and depressed and afraid to take up a good job offer . |
| 2 | ( The Prinsep case was unusual in that the family were prepared to take out a private prosecution in the hope of retrieving their property . ) |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | The early running was made by the 100–1 outsider City Scandal , who after two furlongs conceded the lead to Shikampur , with Pinza in about sixth place and Aureole unable to take up a handy position . |
| 5 | When buying from a dealer , or a person you do not know , it is advisable to take along an independent expert to negotiate on your behalf . |
| 6 | It is always advisable to take out a public liability policy on your pet , as protection if you are ever involved in a dispute of this type . |
| 7 | The manager may be the only member of the team who is present in the office full time to fill these gaps and the responsibility of ensuring continuity for clients may make a manager reluctant to take on a large team of very part-time volunteers . |
| 8 | for example , the manual labourer is unlikely to take up an energetic hobby such as cycling and he is likely to spend his holidays relaxing at the seaside rather than walking in the mountains . |
| 9 | They are also due to take up a similar request by Macedonia and discuss whether Serbia and Montenegro alone can inherit Yugoslavia 's international status . |
| 10 | 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 . |