Example sentences of "[vb past] on a [adj] significance " in BNC.
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| 1 | Suddenly , his inability to attract friends took on a new significance . |
| 2 | There was a renewed interest in gold and other precious metals , but base metals like copper , lead , and zinc took on a new significance , together with a whole range of new raw materials and foodstuffs . |
| 3 | Two years ago , news of the ozone layer hit Bolivia and the San Juan celebrations — and the smoky aftermath took on a new significance . |
| 4 | Since the death of the writer the insults and threats he had dealt out to each member of his family took on a new significance . |
| 5 | For Edward , the stainless steel containers , and the job , took on a deeper significance . |
| 6 | So it was that the scenic heritage of coast and countryside took on a special significance . |