Example sentences of "take [noun sg] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For decades after their War of Independence , the Israelis claimed that most of the Arab Palestinians had left of their own free will after being urged by Arab radio stations to leave their homes and take sanctuary in neighbouring states until the Arab armies had conquered the upstart new Israeli nation . |
| 2 | The Prime Minister announced on Nov. 26 that some months earlier the Queen had asked him to consider the basis on which she might voluntarily pay tax on her personal income and also take responsibility for certain payments to additional members of the royal family ; the Prince of Wales had made a similar request with regard to the Duchy of Cornwall . |
| 3 | An interesting development advocated by the authors is that of moving towards a multidisciplinary approach , whereby other health-care professionals take responsibility for specific problems but all carers have access to the objectives involved . |
| 4 | From April 1993 social services and social work departments take responsibility for managing community care . |
| 5 | Anyone nominated for a partnership now has to go through a two-day assessment and take part in simulated exercises that test the ability to display initiative in seeking new business . |
| 6 | Ormesby and Norton Hall , Stockton , are the only croquet clubs in the Teesside area but singles , doubles and knockout competitions are regularly held after which winners take part in regional , national and international events . |
| 7 | During his campaign this personable single man , who lives in the very heart of the constituency in Guisborough , has appealed to Dr. Kumar and Mr Bates to stop ‘ the negative mudslinging ’ and take part in constructive political debate . |
| 8 | Rock on : Millionaire rock star Dave Stewart is giving the proceeds from his latest record , Light Up The City , to help youngsters in his native Sunderland take part in music-related projects . |
| 9 | The reasons given by those who take part in commercial crime rather than straight business tend to stress the pleasure involved in ‘ trying to beat the system ’ , and the battle of wits with creditors , as well as the pleasure that the proceeds of crime bring . |
| 10 | ‘ Cameron ’ Clare continues , ‘ is content to lurk here on the sidelines radiating self-righteous socialist disapproval and imag-ining how after the revolution we 'll all have to pull ploughs , eat raw turnips and take part in interminable self-criticism sessions long into the candle-lit night on the collective farm , are n't you , Cameron ? ’ |
| 11 | hear books , stories and poems read aloud or on radio , tape or television and take part in shared reading experiences with other pupils and the teacher , using texts composed and dictated by the pupils themselves , as well as rhymes , poems , songs and familiar stories ( including traditional stories from a variety of cultures ) ; |
| 12 | Around 20 to 24 children attend each session and take part in different activities including playing with toys , making cakes , songs , dancing , dressing up , and story-time . |
| 13 | ‘ You have to do it to prove you can hold a conversation and take part in physical activity at the same time . |
| 14 | ‘ It is important that children have time to play , pursue interests and hobbies and take part in informal organised activities with other children and alone . |
| 15 | Living conditions at home for those who were not well-to-do lacked space and comfort and the public baths provided free , or at least very cheaply , the daily means for the population to relax , chat , carry out business or social affairs , bathe , receive massage and medical treatment , eat and drink and take part in athletic sports and entertainment . |
| 16 | BRITAIN 'S leading slalom exponents face a tense battle for the right to compete at the Barcelona Olympics when they take part in first-past-the-post selection races on the Olympic course in Seu d'Urgell tomorrow and Sunday . |
| 17 | Infant teachers who go to the play corner and take part in domestic or shopping activities are already using a form of teacher-in-role |
| 18 | Local school children take part in Fun Day events on 1 May . |
| 19 | EMPLOYERS ARE to be given new powers to isolate union members who take part in unofficial strikes through selective sackings . |
| 20 | The Government has shied away from forcing unions to discipline members who take part in unofficial action , and has put proposals to curb strikes in essential services on the back burner . |
| 21 | This year September and 12 , have been set aside to give the public a chance to visit important buildings that are usually private , and take part in guided tours , exhibitions and demonstrations throughout the province . |
| 22 | Michael Wheeler , eight , and his sister Alice , five , take advantage of personal stereos to help them appreciate Liverpool Museum 's fabulous collection of European musical instruments . |
| 23 | ‘ Our set-up enables us to use our existing materials and take advantage of emerging CD-Rom technologies , ’ explains Elaine English . |
| 24 | Unification grammars take advantage of lexical orientation to cover : |
| 25 | They would be unable to compete with larger companies which could buy and sell in bulk , and take advantage of advanced technology . |
| 26 | These are companies which run or control economic activity in more than one country and can therefore , in locating new investment or abandoning old plants , take advantage of geographical differences between countries in the costs of production . |
| 27 | A Pension Loan for Professionals is an extremely practical and cost-effective way of raising finance , because you reduce your outgoings over many years — and you take advantage of available tax concessions . |
| 28 | It offers practical courses in the arts and crafts to those who wish to work mainly at home , yet take advantage of professional tutorial support . |
| 29 | Take advantage of current weakness and buy Brixton for the medium to long term . |
| 30 | Take advantage of wet soil to put mulches in places , especially round newly-planted stock . |