Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] can take [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | How come they can take time off yet you ca n't ? |
2 | The sportingness and fairmindedness of those supporters has been clearly demonstrated on many occasions , particularly following their sides sad departure from the FA Cup at Bramall Lane where there was only one ‘ serious disorder ’ outside the ground — nice to know they can take defeat so graciously . |
3 | Do you think you can take time out to have a cup of tea ? |
4 | He never did this , he never did that , I do n't think we can take action , dearly as I would like to ’ — that 's a negative evaluation . |
5 | Now , you know I can take jam or butter |
6 | Hopefully the IRB will make sure this time that a commercial agent is appointed who can take advantage of their enormous opportunities now on offer . |
7 | ‘ I am twenty-four , independent , I have my own flat , my own business , and I think I can take care of myself for a couple of weeks on a small , friendly Mediterranean island , thanks very much ! |
8 | But the Lib Dems think THEY can take North East because they beat the Tories soundly in the local council elections last year . |