Example sentences of "taking in the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ It also allows big profits to be made by taking in the dirty washing of other parts of the Community ’ . |
| 2 | As I walked bemusedly round the animal , taking in the trembling limbs and terrified eyes , a jumble of thoughts crowded my brain . |
| 3 | But that year 's and subsequent years ' deficits on trade in manufactured goods brought into sharp focus the realization that the ‘ workshop of the world ’ tag is completely out of date and has sharply posed the question of what new role is the UK taking in the international economy . |
| 4 | Fancy taking in the quaint country lanes of Hampshire ? |
| 5 | Llanddeiniolen is situated on the very edge of Snowdonia National Park and here the more energetic will find numerous walks taking in the mountainous scenery . |
| 6 | They had dinner at the Trocadero in Shaftesbury Avenue before taking in the late show at the Windmill Theatre . |
| 7 | ‘ You look terrible ! ’ she exclaimed , taking in the blue shadows under his bloodshot eyes and the air of decadence that hung about him . |
| 8 | The colourful draperies of the various stands and tents billowed and flapped gently , as the denizens of Little Tuckett strolled about on the freshly clipped lawns of the vicarage garden , taking in the various delights on offer . |
| 9 | Many seals , dolphins and whales ca n't help taking in the odd gulp of brine as they swallow a fish . |
| 10 | After a leisurely day on the beach why not relax with a cool drink in our Smugglers bar whilst taking in the superb sea and Exmoor views . |
| 11 | The Rhine , Elbe and Moselle are Germany 's three greatest rivers , and a luxury cruise on any one of them is probably the best way of taking in the superb scenery , fascinating cities , exciting excursions and plenty of jolly good food ! |
| 12 | You may enjoy the popular circular tour taking in the New Cinque Ports of Tunbridge Wells , Tenterden , Ashford and Canterbury . |
| 13 | The first minister he saw after taking in the new facts was Eden , in many ways his favourite at the time . |
| 14 | She stood stock-still and pursed her lips , her eyes taking in the powerful build of this stranger , tall and athletic-looking , with his faded T-shirt exposing strong , tanned arms . |
| 15 | Unthinkingly she looked up at him , her eyes taking in the powerful width of his shoulders , the incredible contained strength of him . |
| 16 | Expansion to north Italy brought into play the gold of the Val d'Aosta and south Piedmont , but it was the Second Punic War ( 218–201 B.C. ) which first increased the supply of gold significantly by taking in the alluvial deposits of the Guadalquivir . |
| 17 | Taking in the picturesque River Kwai Valley , including the war cemetery at Kanchanaburi , the celebrated bridge , Kaeng Lava Cave , the waterfalls of Sai Yok Yai , a journey on the ‘ Death Railway ’ and a river cruise . |
| 18 | The Doctor stood up , taking in the distant sights of the great plain . |
| 19 | Karelius remained for a few moments gazing out into the night , taking in the mighty fires and flares , and the cries of ‘ l'Empereur ! ’ mingled occasionally with snatches from the Carmagnole , Père Duchesne , and other patriotic songs . |
| 20 | It is for the HVS–E1 climber that the crag has most to offer though , and a short tour along the edge taking in the following climbs will not disappoint . |
| 21 | ‘ I thought you were out this morning , ’ she said diffidently , her eyes taking in the slanting twist of his mouth . |
| 22 | Delaney stepped into the wheelhouse , his eyes taking in the smashed console , then dropping down to the grisly , earthly remains of Grant . |
| 23 | Who else would have done those things for the NME — hanging out in Dingle Bay with Mike Scott and an accordion-bashing cow farmer , taking in the transvestite clubs with Fabulous , and singing ‘ Would You Take It In Your Mouth , Mrs Murphy ? ’ atop a hotel table in Moscow . |
| 24 | The door was open and she stood just outside the aperture taking in the five men . |
| 25 | The women 's final was next on the agenda , taking in the biggest roof on the wall . |
| 26 | She was doubly on the defensive as his gaze flicked over her , taking in the pale lemon dress she was wearing , its scooped neckline , she suddenly realised , revealing the deepening suntan on her shoulders and the curve of her breasts . |
| 27 | This southern route followed the arc-shaped line of islands which forms the outer limit of the Aegean world , an island-hopping route connecting Anatolia , Rhodes , Karpathos , Kasos , Andikithera and Lakonia , taking in the neolithic settlements of the eastern and northern coasts of Crete on the way . |
| 28 | It was a bright spring morning and Dad had put a chair out in the middle of the lawn and was sitting , eyes closed , head uncomfortably angled , taking in the sparse sunlight . |
| 29 | We wandered round the old town of Appleby , taking in the Moot Hall , the Almshouses and castle with its birds and wildlife . |
| 30 | ‘ What 's wrong ? ’ she asked , taking in the grey pallor of his face . |