Example sentences of "take [adv prt] [art] [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is the heart of the notion of the inner city ; at the very moment that policy draws the boundaries of the inner city a place takes on the qualities of coherence that it does not possess , embodies all the contradictions that are part of the original concept . |
| 2 | NCUBE TAKES ON THE TERAFLOPPERS WITH ORACLE-RUNNING 65,384-PROCESSOR NCUBE 3 FOR 1994 |
| 3 | The report comes as the Department of Trade and Industry takes on the tasks of the now defunct Department of Energy . |
| 4 | ‘ It all depends on how he ( Brand ) plays , ’ said the Spanish star , delighted to be back in contention a week after finishing second in Switzerland and two weeks before he takes on the Americans in the Ryder Cup again . |
| 5 | The ErgoClient takes on the characteristics of a personal computer by means of a similar personality module , which incorporates an Intel Corp 80486 processor and simply slots into the machine . |
| 6 | More than just buying an operating system and securing a future for Novell , Noorda — a man held in high regard by a wide cross section of industry executives — takes on the expectations of all those seeing him as a Moses figure capable of stitching up the highly personalised wounds inflicted during the Unix wars and the aborted peace attempts . |
| 7 | He continues to add that ‘ In the course of development the superego also takes on the influences of those who have stepped into the place of parents — Educators , teachers , people chosen as ideal models . ’ |
| 8 | A " Space " drama in which each class takes on the roles of the inhabitants of different planets , each of which is in trouble . |
| 9 | Campbell Christie takes over the reins at Brockville tomorrow . |
| 10 | Alec Stewart takes over the gloves for the World Cup , while Neil Fairbrother will deputise if necessary . |
| 11 | And so every year between Christmas Day and New Year 's Day , he takes over the kitchens at Hampton Court with his forty assistants and runs them . |
| 12 | He also takes over the responsibilities of Overseas Director as well as managing the membership on the CHQ roll . |
| 13 | It is critical at this stage , though , that the head conveys positive messages and takes up the opportunities on offer . |
| 14 | Then she locks herself in one of the cubicles , puts her bag on the toilet seat , and takes out the tools of her trade : a red satin basque with suspenders attached , a pair of black lace panties , black fishnet stockings and shiny high-heeled shoes . |
| 15 | Trainer Henry Cecil , however , was satisfied enough to let All At Sea take on the likes of Arazi and Ireland 's Brief Truce . |
| 16 | The new firm will take on the likes of Prudential Re in America 's mainstream market for brokered property-casualty reinsurance ( the insurance that primary insurers themselves take out ) . |
| 17 | Continuing this political enquiry we should note the belief that was once expressed with some confidence that as workers became more affluent they would take on the values of the middle classes in their society . |
| 18 | Normal human curiosity flexed under the strain , but would not take on the forces of discipline in open combat . |
| 19 | Chair , on the recommendations erm on item D , I 'm a bit unhappy about the use of the term ‘ natural ’ disasters , because I believe that many of the disasters that people in Oxford are actually giving money for are man made disasters , particularly matters of international economics and the unfair burden , erm unfair distribution of wealth which places a whole sector of the world in poverty , and I think , you know , you do get a magnificent response from people in Oxford to these charities , and we must be aware that there are a whole number of greater issues involved , and while I hear what you 're saying earlier on about you ca n't take on the problems of the whole world , I think when people are actually giving money to charities for example , like Oxfam , they are often unaware of these issues , and we do have a wider role in making the , joining with organisations like Oxfam in spreading public awareness on these issues . |
| 20 | She needs reassurance from adults and can take on the worries of the world , having a strong sense of justice and fairness . |
| 21 | If you are part of a group with instructors then the instructors should take on the roles of the Jones and tell you the sort of things they think Olwyn will work for . |
| 22 | The children might take on the roles of factory workers who stand to lose their jobs if the factory cleans up its act . |
| 23 | As the House knows , we have long believed that the Community should be open to European countries who want to join and can take on the responsibilities of membership . |
| 24 | We believe that the Community should welcome all European countries that want to join and can take on the responsibilities of membership . |
| 25 | As well as supposedly advising the Secretary of State on policy and standards , they would take on the responsibilities of the Secretary of State , the local education authorities , the governors , the heads and the senior management of schools . |
| 26 | Thirdly , the hackers are preoccupied , they have a vocation , a mission , a hobby which can take on the proportions of a religious quest . |
| 27 | Among the presidential powers was the appointment of the Prime Minister , the president and members of the Supreme Court , the prosecutor general , the Speaker of the National Assemby and the president of the Senate , who would take over the functions of President in the event of the post suddenly being vacated . |
| 28 | They could take over the duties of nominated bodies , for example those for hospitals and water , and so make these services subject to democratic accountability and , in general , it is argued that they would strengthen popular interest and involvement in public affairs . |
| 29 | The main argument seems to be whether he could morally take up the titles of Head of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith . |
| 30 | She would not take up the cudgels of such a battle . |