Example sentences of "have taken a [noun sg] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | With 800–900 of Switzerland 's 2300 professors due to retire before the end of the decade , the Swiss have taken a leaf out of Britain 's book and set up a scheme for appointing ‘ new blood ’ assistant professors at the rate of 300 in each of the next two four-year planning periods . |
| 2 | Mr Ward said : ‘ Something has to be done here as we have taken a step backwards . |
| 3 | CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a livestock market and housing estate outside Darlington have taken a step forward . |
| 4 | ‘ But since that match we have progressed , while Liverpool have taken a step back . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ We have taken a step backward , ’ Ryan said — and on this sorry evidence it looks as if it will be backwards all the way when the Test takes place at Cardiff Arms Park on 4 November . |