Example sentences of "we [be] taking a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | By considering the intergenerational transmission process , and by focusing on the equilibrium properties of the distribution , we are taking a long-term view . |
2 | In the present economic climate , I feel we are taking a backward step to the bad old days . |
3 | The loss could well be considerably higher , particularly if you are male or heavily overweight ; but over-high expectations can be just as demoralizing as very slow weight loss , so we are taking a restrained attitude . |
4 | 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 . |
5 | ‘ We are taking a positive approach and our attitude is not that there might be problems . ’ |
6 | Although we are taking a whole day to film it , it will only occupy thirty five seconds of real time . |
7 | Today we 're taking a stylish trip down memory lane . |
8 | So we we 're taking a consistent line on existing employment sites , we do want to reuse them but we do recognize that there may be circumstances where that er that is n't the case . |
9 | In this month 's column we 're taking a close look at jazz chord concepts . |
10 | ‘ We 're taking a late holiday now the package-deal tourists have gone home . ’ |
11 | As her expression grew mutinous he added , ‘ We 're taking a little trip , and it will probably get cool later , hence the coat . ’ |
12 | We 're not asking people to cut down , we 're taking a balanced approach towards alcohol consumption in the whole community , so we 're not er angling the strategy at people who are already very severe , heavy drinkers , or those who are alcohol dependent . |