Example sentences of "be take a [adj] role " in BNC.
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| 1 | We are taking a leading role in recasting all the main international institutions to which we belong : the United Nations , the European Community , NATO , and the Commonwealth . |
| 2 | The authorities were taking a proactive role , acting as the mainspring of change not only in fundholding but in other areas such as consumer surveys and information systems . |
| 3 | The region is taking an active role in fund-raising by identifying potential donors , developing the concept of local sponsorship for seminars and projects , and exploring the ‘ commercial ’ possibilities of funded advertising in special publications and the AR-WACC Newsletter . |
| 4 | SCOTVEC is taking an active role in discussions with a variety of funding bodies to try to secure their commitment to general SVQs and Skillstart . |
| 5 | SCOTVEC is taking an active role in discussions with other bodies , to ensure that general SVQs take their place as a recognised part of the vocational education and training system . |
| 6 | In this way , the school librarian is taking an active role in information dissemination and marketing the library " products " in a new and effective way . |
| 7 | In one game , against Nottingham Forest , Stephenson was joined by another player who was to take a leading role in Chapman 's future — Grenadier Guardsman Charlie Buchan of Sunderland , whom Chapman met for the first time . |