Example sentences of "for [pers pn] take the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Peasants , sons could become lay brothers in Cistercian houses , but it was probably not common for them to take the habit as choir monks . |
| 2 | Because they are experts and you are not it is easy for them to take the initiative . |
| 3 | I e it would not be a problem for me to take the same line as either or any of my er opponents , or the incumbent Mr , erm you know , if they are , frankly , right . |
| 4 | A manuscript of poems was assembled by him for the Professor to view ; the intention being ( and Dudek was very well experienced in this sort of work ) for him to take the matter over and see it through to publication . |
| 5 | It was nothing for him to take the ball off them and stick the knife in it to burst it . ’ |
| 6 | The not-so-dour Scot knows it will be a unique experience for him to take the visitor 's dressing room at the citadel where his deeds as player and manager became legend — as did his departure . |
| 7 | Because Carol was n't there , was n't arching her head to see the contents of a letter , it was not necessary for him to take the envelope into his own office . |
| 8 | He takes the understandable view that it is for him to take the first steps in Russia , which he is doing to keep the scientists in Russia . |
| 9 | Mcallister does seem to be overshadowed by him when he is on the pitch , looking for him to take the lead , provide the inspiration etc which strach is no longer doing as well as he once did . |
| 10 | The many different Rocastle transfer rumours ( ‘ ROCKY XVIII : The Move to Derby ’ ) , and appeals for him to take the first-team field . |
| 11 | The empowering of the Spirit for her took the form of risk , misunderstandings and downright difficulties . |
| 12 | There was never any need for her to take the initiative or inveigle him into bed . |
| 13 | When he motioned for her to take the wooden spoon from him she did so , avoiding touching him at all costs . |
| 14 | The lawyer seemed to be studying his papers , waiting , it seemed to Theda as her brain began to function a little , for her to take the lead . |
| 15 | I took a last look round , then only had to kick the top edge of the kite up a little for it to take the wind and lift . |
| 16 | The time is coming , Brothers , for us to take the destiny of our nation into our own hands ! |