Example sentences of "have taken a great [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 In recent years however , scientists have taken a greater interest in the exciting possibilities of observing animals in their natural surroundings .
2 An implication , of course , is not only that marriage and the family have taken a great variety of forms , but that when political and economic conditions change in the future they will continue to change .
3 She said , ‘ I have taken a great risk in coming to see you tonight . ’
4 However , the Select Committee report is based on clean coal technology , on which we have taken a great deal of evidence from expert witnesses .
5 The Romanian Government , WHO and UNICEF have taken a great interest in our education programme and are actively looking for ways to use it as a model for Health Education in Romania .
6 He will be aware that I have taken a great interest in Sri Lanka since I have been in the House .
7 Local pupils have taken a great interest in the British Gas work , which is bringing gas supplies for the first time to the Bere Alston and Bere Ferrers communities , where more than a third of the 1042 homes in the area have taken up the offer of gas .
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