Example sentences of "has take on [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Since the powers of the European Parliament were enhanced by the Single European Act in July 1987 , lobbying of MEPs and the European Parliament 's committees has taken on new significance .
2 Empowerment , which has its roots in the US , has taken on new significance recently as American corporations try to find a way to compete more effectively with the Japanese .
3 Contact has also been made with the Home Affairs Select Committee which has taken on new responsibilities of interest to the Bar , including legal aid .
4 The nationwide protest against the Poll Tax has taken on historic proportions .
5 With the development of New Technology , in-house training by Industry has been better facilitated and has taken on increased importance .
6 The Community has taken on additional powers , particularly in the foreign policy and security area , and has expanded the role of qualified majority voting .
7 The village Neighbourhood Watch scheme is now fully operational , thanks to Clifford Watts who has taken on overall responsibility .
8 When not being a mother or supportive wife , she has taken on numerous appointments in areas that interest her .
9 The site of the garden has taken on special significance since A Morbid Taste for Bones , by Ellis Peters , was published in 1977 .
10 Tail whisking is one of the movements which has taken on expressive value , becoming emancipated from its original function of removing flies : horses whisk their tails at anything they want to remove from their vicinity , such as other horses , inept grooms or riders , or even irritating conditions such as being confined or tied up .
11 Prompt recovery from the effects of jetlag has taken on added importance given the rescheduling of events .
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