Example sentences of "for a [noun] to take [adv prt] " in BNC.
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1 | The deal provokes further speculation that Rowland is preparing the way for a successor to take over the group he has led for 30 years . |
2 | For a girl to take up her pen at all , then , is an act of great self-assertion . |
3 | By doing so , reasoned the party 's elderly barons , the way would be clear for a baron to take over as prime minister come the party 's annual meeting in October ( four of the party 's five factional bosses were caught taking payoffs from Recruit ) . |
4 | There has in fact been a good deal of legal commentary in recent months as to the effectiveness of warranties , but it would be advisable for a tenant to take up warranties ( in a standard and acceptable form ) if they are available . |
5 | It is possible for a Policyholder to take out a policy without the benefit of index-linking . |
6 | ‘ How can you respect bashing in a bolt and just waiting for a robot to take over your job ? |