Example sentences of "take it [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In general , whether someone is shifting viewpoints or not , the test of whether he is aware of the look and feel of something , not merely of the facts about it , is whether he takes it into account in choices of ends as well as of means . |
| 2 | Each side takes it in turn to bat . |
| 3 | Each of the group members presents one of the units , and takes it in turn to entertain their fellow travellers by talking about their interests in life or about their travels . |
| 4 | Each member state takes it in turn in alphabetical order : currently it is Portugal , and from July onwards it is the UK . |
| 5 | Each Brownie then takes it in turn to pin their card on the map where she thinks that country is . |
| 6 | ‘ We work 365 days a year , 24 hours a day if necessary ’ says Traffic Manager , Trevor Elston , who takes it in turn with Norman Eggleton to be on 24 hour call-out . |
| 7 | New things had happened , the spread of the scientific temper , erm reasonably effective and cheap methods of contraception , the emancipation of women due to the development of industry , the decay of Christianity , all these various factors made the old conception of marriage out of date , and so he takes it in hand , he pillories it , and he suggests new possibilities , of which one seems to be nowadays obtaining favour , that 's trial marriage , i.e. that people should experiment with living together erm so long as they do n't intend at that stage to have children , before they finally decide to marry and settle down . |
| 8 | One argument is that payment by a worthless cheque does not satisfy the requirement in s.3(1) that the creditor is " paid " because the victim takes it in satisfaction of the debt . |
| 9 | He is a prominent member of the Christadelphians sect which mounted the exhibition and takes it from town to town , week by week , year by year . |
| 10 | You can take it with food , after food , between meals , makes no odds . |
| 11 | ‘ But do n't take it to heart if I do n't follow your advice . |
| 12 | ‘ Do not take it to heart ; they say all you need do is lie with a virgin . |
| 13 | ‘ I know this must be difficult for you , perhaps even a little traumatic , but do n't take it to heart . |
| 14 | That performance but not the applicant , so do n't take it to heart as not necessarily . |
| 15 | Only , I could take it to work , you know , |
| 16 | But you ca n't take it to work . |
| 17 | Shame I could n't take it to University with me that 'll be interesting ! |
| 18 | I think they dare n't take it to Road at Nottingham for some reason . |
| 19 | If the adults feel guilty , then let them take it to supervision . |
| 20 | You can take it to church er next time we go . |
| 21 | when , when did he take it to bed with him ? |
| 22 | You do n't take it to bed with that do you ? |
| 23 | We 're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen , illustrated by Helen Oxenbury ( Walker Books , £9.95 ) Winner of the Smarties Award 1989 After one reading , Rosa gave this large format , handsome book her highest accolade ; she briskly wrote her name in the front and asked if she could take it to school ‘ to show Olga ’ , her favourite teacher . |
| 24 | ‘ You did n't take it to school ? ’ |
| 25 | He would n't take it to school for Barry and his mates to kick round the playground . |
| 26 | are you gon na take it to school tomorrow ? |
| 27 | I 'll take it to school . |
| 28 | ‘ Yes , he joked and said he would take it to heaven with him . |
| 29 | If we work with people who anger us , why take it on board ? |
| 30 | We must take it on board , we must come together , network , campaign against this . |