Example sentences of "would [not/n't] have take [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The astonishing achievements of Western civilisation in controlling and exploring the resources of the world , and the consequent increase in material wealth and standards of living , would not have taken place if the procurement of knowledge for its own sake had not mapped out the paths of which technology and investment for profit thereafter took advantage . |
| 2 | To Angela I convey my grateful thanks for undertaking the needlework responsibility in 1986 ; without whom this exhibition would not have taken place in such a lavish way . |
| 3 | Had we followed the advice of our so-called revolutionary counsellors , this substantial move toward a political revolution would not have taken place to anything like the extent shown by the figures . |
| 4 | Great disorders had occurred among the children which would not have taken place had proper influence been exerted by the master . |
| 5 | Possibly a subsequent review stimulates action that would not have taken place but for the committee 's initial probing . |
| 6 | ‘ Do you feel that the killing would not have taken place had overcrowding been less intense ? ’ asked Merrick , pulling a pair of spectacles from his top pocket . |
| 7 | Does the right hon. Gentleman really believe that if politicians in Northern Ireland had been sitting at a table , the awful atrocities that we have witnessed in the past few days would not have taken place ? |
| 8 | Apart from what the customer may or may not find with the price of beer , is it not the case that what the hon. Member for Rotherham ( Mr. Crowther ) has described would not have taken place if the beer orders had not been passed by the House ? |
| 9 | It was made clear to me that I would n't have to take part in any act detrimental to my country 's cause . ’ |