Example sentences of "have taken a [adj] " 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 | These developments have taken a specific form through the theory of ‘ public choice ’ . |
| 3 | They have taken a major stake in Crane Holdings . |
| 4 | Don Caskie , chairman of the Independent Schools ' Bursars ' Association , said : ‘ Parents have taken a terrible hammering . |
| 5 | Both firms have taken a 45 per cent stake in each other 's truck business . |
| 6 | In other contexts the courts have taken a broad , purposive approach to the interpretation of the 1977 Act ; thus in Smith v Eric S Bush ; Harris v Wyre Forest DC [ 1989 ] 2 All ER 514 the House of Lords held that a disclaimer of liability on a surveyor 's report , which purported to prevent the surveyor owing a duty of care to the recipient of the report , was subject to s2 of the Act and was required to be reasonable . |
| 7 | For 70 years British royals have taken a frosty view of Ireland . |
| 8 | Repro have taken a new 10-year lease . |
| 9 | But now that things have taken a new , altogether creepier turn , and men are actually pulling women up on points of feminist propriety , it 's harder for a woman to know how to react . |
| 10 | We have taken a new initiative , brand new initiative , we 've set up a whole new scheme doing this that and the other da da da , and in a sort of a tail end , |
| 11 | The course is designed to enable students who have taken a first degree in German to increase their knowledge of modern German literature and to extend their competence to the medium of film . |
| 12 | The course is designed to enable students who have taken a first degree in more than one European or Latin American language to extend their knowledge of European and/or Latin American literatures through a range of optional courses . |
| 13 | The eight nations that circle the Arctic have taken a first step towards protecting the fragile environment of the far north from increased pollution , most of which originates outside the region . |
| 14 | Sadly many of the views , expressed to me , have taken a negative or critical tone , and far too infrequently have I been able to pass on constructive or positive ideas and opinions . |
| 15 | Perhaps Sir James and Mr Soros , an expert on Eastern Europe , have taken a strong view on Russia 's difficulties . |
| 16 | The Government have taken a strong lead in international forums to restrict the use of drift nets and to increase the safeguards for whales . |
| 17 | When you have taken a good look around , return to the lane , and choose another gate . |
| 18 | England have taken a well-earned break after four games in the past three weeks , and with Platt proving his recovery from an ankle injury with the opening goal against Brazil on Sunday in Washington , manager Graham Taylor should be able to pick from a full squad . |
| 19 | The links between sport , the media ‘ and big business ‘ which are now so important , have taken a long time to forge . |
| 20 | The transactions , some of which have taken a long time to unravel , include guarantees on property leases and interest rate swaps . |
| 21 | The transactions , some of which have taken a long time to unravel , include guarantees on property leases and interest rate swaps . |
| 22 | They have taken a long hard look at the way Japanese firms operate and tried to understand what it is that makes them so much more productive and successful . |
| 23 | I have taken a long look at local government finance . |
| 24 | 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 . |
| 25 | 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 . |
| 26 | She said , ‘ I have taken a great risk in coming to see you tonight . ’ |
| 27 | He will be aware that I have taken a great interest in Sri Lanka since I have been in the House . |
| 28 | However , the Select Committee report is based on clean coal technology , on which we have taken a great deal of evidence from expert witnesses . |
| 29 | 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 . |
| 30 | A North Korean Foreign Ministry statement on Sept. 17 said : " In the situation in which the attempt to perpetuate and legalize the nation 's and people 's division by taking advantage of international leverage on entry into the UN has recently become clear , we have taken a decisive step to enter the UN in order to prevent such grave consequences arising , " adding that North Korea had not changed its policy on reunification . |