Example sentences of "[subord] they [modal v] take [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some set up agricultural communities where they could take refuge from public contempt for ‘ conchies ’ and convince themselves that their experiments in communal living would , once ‘ the grim period of war is over … be remembered as the forerunner of the new society . ’ |
| 2 | Most of the small passerines which favour an Arctic summer home , where they can take advantage of the prolific insect life , pass through Shetland on their way to a winter habitat which suits their food preferences . |
| 3 | Many fish species , including most catfish and cichlids , like shady caves under or between rocks , where they can take refuge from the bustle of the community tank . |
| 4 | This topic has less attraction for ordinary policemen and women , for although they might take pleasure in thing someone is interested in their views , it is they who run the risks associated with answering questions and from being observed doing their job . |
| 5 | Pacu are primarily vegetarian , taking nuts , peas , apples , cherries , lettuce and spinach , although they will take meat . |
| 6 | Yes , and asking people , you know , if they would take part . |
| 7 | He had told her he might bring Marianne over to meet her and to see the show if they could take time out from all the wedding preparations . |
| 8 | ‘ I wonder if they will take orders once they have red coats on , ’ he said at last . |
| 9 | Craigs parents are now taking legal advice to find out if they can take action against Tewkesbury borough council — but as his mother says , it 'll come too late to help craig : |
| 10 | A few drops of prepared infusoria will sustain the fry until they will take brine shrimp which can be as early as three days . |
| 11 | You have to develop that relationship because they can take advantage of you when ever and where ever they want . ’ |
| 12 | ‘ It will be up to every member of the committee to decide whether they can take part in the discussions or whether they have a conflict of interest , ’ he said . |
| 13 | The Library Association took legal advice on whether they could take action , but were apparently advised that they did not have the ‘ locus ’ to intervene in this way . |
| 14 | So Aaron and his sons must be cleansed , robed and their sins expiated by sacrifice before they may take office . |
| 15 | This posting was a remarkable achievement , considering the number of regular officers trying desperately to get to the front , dreading that the war would be over before they could take part . |
| 16 | The Protestants could hope but by no means be certain of what she would do , though they could take comfort from her dramatic gesture on Christmas Day 1558 , when she ordered the bishop celebrating Mass in her chapel not to elevate the host , walking out when he refused , and her even more spectacular gesture on 25 January 1559 when , at the opening of parliament , she told the abbot and monks of Westminster , processing with tapers burning , ‘ Away with these torches ! |
| 17 | It is in these areas that the cooperation with local elected officials is closest , for they must take part in deciding what facilities are to be built to receive the workers and their families and how to finance them , then take charge of the running of the collective facilities , decide how to allocate the proceeds of the business tax , and so on . |
| 18 | According to Professor Cooper , this type of break is also more beneficial to employees as they can take time off when they need it most . |