Example sentences of "takes [adv prt] the presidency " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fortunately , Britain takes on the presidency of the European Community on July 1 so the Prime Minister could convene a conference to rethink the Maastricht conclusions . |
| 2 | When the appointment of three arbitrators is required , each party chooses one arbitrator , and the arbitrators-dual appointed-dual in this way choose the third arbitrator and it is he who takes on the presidency of the arbitration authority . |
| 3 | ‘ This hunger-striking buffoon sneaks out to eat so he can be well fed when he takes over the presidency , but he is screwed , ’ General Noriega said of his opponent . |
| 4 | He said that the Italian Government , which takes over the presidency of the EC Council of Ministers , in July should ‘ convene and open ’ the treaty revision conference before handing over its presidency in December next year . |
| 5 | The main responsibility will fall on the Irish Government , which takes over the presidency of the EC council of ministers at the end of the month , and the Italians , who take over in July . |
| 6 | The Irish Government , which takes over the Presidency of the European Community at the end of the month has expressed its determination to give higher priority to environmental issues . |
| 7 | Mr Major 's claim to have emerged from the shadow of his predecessor will be tested in July when he takes over the presidency of the EC for six months . |
| 8 | It may just be that Clinton is taking advantage of the transition period until he takes over the Presidency to air some personal prejudices and satisfy the grievances of some of his supporters . |
| 9 | If the Foreign Secretary is still here — which I doubt — when Britain takes over the presidency of the European Community , will he insist that some race legislation is passed in the European Community to protect black and minority ethnic citizens when they move around Europe ? |