Example sentences of "the [noun sg] took up [noun] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Unit is sponsored by the Scottish Home and Health Department , the Scottish Health Education Group and the Economic and Social Research Council and commenced operation when the Director took up post in September 1983 . |
| 2 | In October 1321 the king took up arms to restore his personal authority . |
| 3 | The firm took up references on all the candidates interviewed . |
| 4 | The search lasted until 1130 hours , after Which the platoon took up positions along the route and established vehicle checkpoints on roads throughout the area . |
| 5 | Only one thing she drew the line at and that was when the prostitution took up bairns . |