Example sentences of "take [pron] for the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 I took them for the shrine in the loft one night , and have them to this day , little brown twists of dried plant like old Sellotape , stuck in a little glass bottle .
2 Who took you for the Rose
3 ‘ Scotland Yard , ’ he informed Mr Multhrop severely , taking him for the doorman as he marched through the doors of the Imperial Hotel .
4 Your brother 's death left you heiress to Tracy Castle , and I intend taking it for the King . ’
5 He 's taking it for the meeting tomorrow .
6 She said well he took it for the glass .
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