Example sentences of "they took a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 31 | They took a different view , however , and told him he would n't get a penny . |
| 32 | There they took a different path from the High Elves and wandered far from the mainstream of Elf culture , declaring themselves independent of the Phoenix Throne . |
| 33 | They took a portable television from the vehicle . |
| 34 | They took a left turn and picked up speed . |
| 35 | At first , as Counts of Poitou , the Dukes had been chiefly involved in northern French politics but once they had also become Counts of Gascony their interests turned more and more to the south , towards Toulouse and towards Spain , where they took a leading part in the Holy War against the Moslems . |
| 36 | The friends laughed and squealed with delight as they took a short boat trip to see the crocodiles and hippos that live on the lake . |
| 37 | As the sun began to set over Auckland they took a short flight on a tiny seaplane , and the gold light enhanced the aerial view of Auckland as the lights began to come on in white wood houses , skyscrapers , hotels . |