Example sentences of "be take a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | So we we 're taking a consistent line on existing employment sites , we do want to reuse them but we do recognize that there may be circumstances where that er that is n't the case . |
| 2 | In this month 's column we 're taking a close look at jazz chord concepts . |
| 3 | ‘ You 're taking a long chance , sitting there and making with all this stuff . |
| 4 | Oh they 're taking a long time to get these last two runs are n't they ? |
| 5 | ‘ We 're taking a late holiday now the package-deal tourists have gone home . ’ |
| 6 | Now if your house , like our office , has tanks stuck on every available surface , chances are that you 're taking a similar risk . |
| 7 | Today we 're taking a stylish trip down memory lane . |
| 8 | We 're not asking people to cut down , we 're taking a balanced approach towards alcohol consumption in the whole community , so we 're not er angling the strategy at people who are already very severe , heavy drinkers , or those who are alcohol dependent . |
| 9 | ‘ It 's not the appropriate solution but they feel they 're taking a positive step , ’ she said . |
| 10 | As her expression grew mutinous he added , ‘ We 're taking a little trip , and it will probably get cool later , hence the coat . ’ |
| 11 | I said with a laugh ‘ You 're taking an awful risk , inviting me like this alone with you on a boat . ’ |
| 12 | ‘ I 'm taking a full-time degree at London University . |
| 13 | I 'm taking a steroid inhaler . |
| 14 | I 'm taking a steroid inhaler . |
| 15 | ‘ You seem to be taking a genuine interest in the place , ’ he commented with a touch of irony . |
| 16 | Scotland 's Lord Advocate is now known to be taking a personal interest in the case . |
| 17 | HAPPY MONDAYS may be taking a two-year break after their forthcoming UK tour , according to singer Shaun Ryder ( right ) . |
| 18 | I know a man who , on being offered a particular post , was warned by those in authority that they should ‘ be taking a close interest in the progress of your work there in order to be assured that the style of ministry of the church observes an Anglican ethos . ’ |
| 19 | First the man insulted her , and now he seemed to be taking a perverse delight in taunting her . |
| 20 | While political organization among lesbians and gays may be taking a low profile , it is not true to say that the clocks have been turned back . |
| 21 | ‘ It seems to be taking a long time , ’ Omi observed . |
| 22 | Muldoon seemed to be taking a long time over his coffee . |
| 23 | ‘ These lights seem to be taking a long time to change ’ |
| 24 | Watching the door , Lucy stood waiting for them to emerge again , but their exit appeared to be taking a long time to eventuate . |
| 25 | Heads should therefore still be taking a key leadership role . |
| 26 | According to Petrobras the state-owned oil company and largest corporation in the southern hemisphere some $8.7 billion in dollars and cruzeiros have been invested in the Campos Basin alone and there are signs that the state may be taking a similar line in developing Brazil 's gas resources for energy . |
| 27 | It would be impertinent to say that to N C V er , to I B M , but it might be appropriate to say it to some of the less enlightened firms , or , should John be taking a similar line , in other words , how interventionist would you like either government or N C V O speaking on behalf of the vol voluntary sector to be , in pressing the business sector to have an overall and agreed strategy rather than the individual and enlightened strategy you put forward . |
| 28 | The chapter concentrates upon a particular moment in the story of British fascism , when this ideological tradition seemed to be taking a new turn . |
| 29 | In addition , with all the hype over the new stand , many bookmakers who had deserted Down Royal , were now keen to be seen to be taking a renewed interest in betting there — obviously with the view to establishing a cosy pitch when grand opening day on July 13 takes place . |
| 30 | New Zealanders will be taking a special look at Mick Doyle , the hard-running Vancouver Kats centre who learned his rugby in Auckland . |