Example sentences of "[am/are] [adv] take the [noun sg] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | A police officer reported that ‘ in some villages the young men are brought up from their childhood with the idea that according to ancient Kandyan custom the highland on which the [ coffee ] estate has been opened belongs by right of inheritance to the village below and in helping themselves they are only taking the rent of the ground . ’ |
| 2 | And one day I said to her : ‘ Kirsty , I think you 're still taking the stuff . ’ |
| 3 | These restrictions are also taking the fire out of budget debates . |
| 4 | Although this activity has traditionally been based in the UK , Spain and Germany are now taking the plunge as , Bonelli said , an increasing number of companies and government departments are outsourcing as part of rationalisation or downsizing projects . |
| 5 | The bird is much the liner of the two , of course — I 'm only taking the dragon to make a pair with the bird . |
| 6 | Generally smart and unusual fashion shops are fast taking the place of traditional handicrafts , but you will find alabaster and marble ornaments on the coast , a range of local pottery throughout the region and straw and leather-work specialities in Florence . |