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 .
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