11.   Few expect the EU to take over as the locomotive of the world economy.

12.   Foolishly, I took it as a good sign.

13.   For convenience, the serum sodium level is usually taken as the estimate of tonicity.

14.   For these and other reasons, it can not be taken as axiomatic that the most extreme threats are the most effective.

15.   Fortunately the Governor seized the initiative and the same day called on Nu to take over as prime Minister.

16.   Had he spoken like this to anyone else, it would have been taken as an insult.

17.   He would only assume that she attached some importance to his opinion and take it as a compliment.

18.   I did not quite know what they meant but I took it as a compliment.

19.   I hope Dee takes it as constructive criticism.