Example sentences of "taking [adv prt] [noun] for the " in BNC.

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1 It became the last stop for taking on provisions for the large convoys of merchant and naval ships crossing the Atlantic .
2 There is a crucial role for partnerships in taking on responsibility for the local co-ordination of education .
3 Objections to the proposals essentially turn on the terms under which any devolution would take place , and the question of the competence and reliability of the organisations which would be taking on responsibility for the sites .
4 They have asked that we take that on , there is a report later in the agenda with detail on that , but as far as these papers are concerned that 's simply us taking over responsibility for the best part of two million pounds ' worth of spending which the health authority will refund to us by way of a section twenty eight grant .
5 Two hours ’ rest before taking up position for the attack .
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