Example sentences of "it [vb -s] on a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It goes on a lot better than Amy 's . |
| 2 | Gold in its natural form glows deep amber yellow , but when mixed with the various alloys it takes on a variety of hues . |
| 3 | Once a project is on a donor 's priority list it takes on a life of its own , and may become unstoppable . |
| 4 | A clever alien wants to steal the spaceship , and knows about the laser torch , so it puts on a blindfold as well . |
| 5 | By means of the Ulster Canal it carries on a communication between Belfast and Enniskillen , and with Newry ( and the sea ) by the Newry Navigation . |