Example sentences of "take a [adj -er] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For the first time in this book we shall take a closer look at one branch of the proletariat . |
| 2 | But Barry Ward says we should take a closer look at the East of England . |
| 3 | No , even the hyenas wo n't laugh at these and anyone who has to put up with you telling these gags is likely to let you take a closer look at the lion 's cage — like from the inside . |
| 4 | He gestured for her to move aside so he could take a closer look at the microphone . |
| 5 | ‘ Ooh , could we take a closer look ? ’ |
| 6 | We must now take a closer look at definitions and measurements regarding the glass transition . |
| 7 | Let us take a closer look at each . |
| 8 | Senior managers in an organisation can take a wider view of problems and consequences . |
| 9 | and they was gon na take a bigger risk , in keeping them in power so that they can achieve their longer term ends . |
| 10 | It would take a better speaker than I , and a longer speech , to answer that question . |
| 11 | The new council would take a higher profile , advising clubs on grant aid , first aid training , and work closely with the education department to draw more Knowsley schoolchildren into club sports . |
| 12 | The Treasury could take a greater interest in the City 's fortunes . |
| 13 | I do hope that the church will now take a greater interest in , and responsibility for , nature conservation — here is an opportunity right on their doorsteps ! " |
| 14 | And besides , it would take a stronger stomach than mine to contemplate furthering our acquaintance . ’ |
| 15 | However , she said she would now prefer to try to cope without coming to the hospital but would also said she was sure she would not take a further overdose . |
| 16 | This should take a further 5–8 minutes . |
| 17 | The van Gogh and Walter-Guillaume suits , started last September and December respectively , could take three to four years and the Walters ' lawyers fear French authorities could divert the former case to an administrative Tribunal which could take a further three to four years to judge it . |
| 18 | But the discrimination against spirits is still so great that it would take a further 12 Budgets before spirits are taxed on the same basis as wine and beer . |
| 19 | By late March only seven of a reported 571 oil well fires had been capped and it was estimated that it might take a further three years to extinguish all the fires . |
| 20 | Finally , level III candidates will also take a further three credits from each of two selected optional groups . |
| 21 | OFMC estimate that it will take a further 18 months to two years to finish the rebuild . |
| 22 | In next year 's Budget it is to be hoped he will take a further opportunity to reduce the differentials between Scotch and wine . ’ |
| 23 | However , it may take the German buyer say one month to decide to buy ; delivery may take a further month and a credit period of a further month may be agreed . |
| 24 | Western countries must take a longer term perspective . |
| 25 | Telecoms lawyers in Washington are sceptical that the judge will take a kinder view of US West 's ambitions . |
| 26 | I 'll take a shorter run up and build up to it gradually . |
| 27 | The good news is that , while some items will probably take a heftier slice of your budget , others will certainly be cheaper or no longer cost you anything at all . |
| 28 | But love is n't an atomic bomb , so let's take a homelier comparison . |
| 29 | The nomes exchanged meaningful glances , and the kind of meaning they were full of was : She 's fooling herself , but it 'd take a braver nome than me to tell her . |
| 30 | ‘ It helps you take a broader view , ’ said Martin , attending his second such seminar . |