Example sentences of "be take a [adj] interest " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ You seem to be taking a genuine interest in the place , ’ he commented with a touch of irony . |
| 2 | Scotland 's Lord Advocate is now known to be taking a personal interest in the case . |
| 3 | I know a man who , on being offered a particular post , was warned by those in authority that they should ‘ be taking a close interest in the progress of your work there in order to be assured that the style of ministry of the church observes an Anglican ethos . ’ |
| 4 | In addition , with all the hype over the new stand , many bookmakers who had deserted Down Royal , were now keen to be seen to be taking a renewed interest in betting there — obviously with the view to establishing a cosy pitch when grand opening day on July 13 takes place . |
| 5 | But his face was serious now , and he seemed to be taking an inordinate interest in the grain of his desktop . |
| 6 | We were talking about your career , in which I am taking a fatherly interest . |
| 7 | Many determined publishers and printers from the USA , Germany , Italy and France are taking a keen interest in this enigmatic country and in the limitless market , trying to decide how best to break into this Klondike . |
| 8 | DANISH farmers are taking a keen interest in outdoor pig production . |
| 9 | ‘ The selectors are taking a great interest in Irish golf simply because the better players are coming out of this island . |
| 10 | American producers are taking a great interest in her , and her career is sure to take off whether or not she wins the coveted statuette . |
| 11 | I meant to tell you that we are taking an increasing interest in energy conservation matters , but I do n't think we are on your mailing list for news , press releases etc . |
| 12 | Not only will it help you afterwards but it will show the candidate that you are taking an active interest in his responses to your questions . |
| 13 | It has been known for some time that the Inland Revenue has been taking a close interest in the marketing practices of livestock farmers in parts of Wales and the West Country . |
| 14 | If Andrew Morton , the paparazzi , the Press and the public were to take a similar interest in your marriage or mine , I 'm sure it would n't be difficult for them to pinpoint dramatic cracks in our relationships . |
| 15 | Parents like to see the headteacher 's initials on their child 's reading card , they appreciate that the head is taking a personal interest in their child 's progress and keeping a general eye on activities in classrooms . |
| 16 | Claiming he will have this design ready by the autumn , MacDonald is taking a personal interest in product design , just as he did at AC Scotland . |
| 17 | It is taking a particular interest in proposals in Britain , such as a pilot road-charging scheme in Cambridge which could be introduced in 1994 , a similar but smaller scheme underway in the London Borough of Richmond , and a highway-pricing plan for Edinburgh . |
| 18 | British industry is taking a clear interest in the opportunities that exist in Vietnam , and I hope that others will follow our example . |
| 19 | He 's taking a personal interest in this . ’ |
| 20 | But one MP , who 's taken a special interest in the problem says the sentence is n't tough enough . |
| 21 | Moreover in the years 1176–7 he was taking a keen interest in the competing politics of the Spanish kingdoms and he may well have instructed Richard to ensure that the great road south from Bordeaux to the Pyrenees was kept open for travellers of all sorts , pilgrims , traders and couriers . |
| 22 | He could not know that Sophia was taking a keen interest in him and had even been considering him — provided he were not divorced or otherwise unsuitable-as a husband for her sister . |
| 23 | His room overlooked our house , and he could watch the comings and goings — we were having some turf laid at the time in which he was taking a great interest — and I used to drive round there every evening at half past five and bring him home for a meal , after which we would chat or watch television . |
| 24 | Next day , McMartin 's parents had noticed that he was taking a great interest in news of the murder and he had told them some things about the incident . |
| 25 | Jannie was taking a benevolent interest , too , inviting not Bob but Tessa out to look at houses she had found for them in s.w.23 . |
| 26 | Each was taking an unnatural interest in a view beyond his companion 's shoulder . |