1.   Neither player took it seriously but, with the benefit of hindsight, both admitted that the offer was probably serious.

2.   On one occasion, a socialist game was played, in which players took the parts of rich and poor countries.

3.   Our players are taking a well-earned rest before the start of the new season.

4.   Players take it in turns to do this until one conker is so damaged that it is dislodged from its string.

5.   She has imagined what that would do to Karen and has considered how the other players would take it.

6.   When a player took a shot, I felt it through my shoulder blades.

7.   Where young players take their first steps on the international ladder at senior level.

8.   The player himself takes up the story.

9.   Although baseball players ended their strike Friday, it was not immediately clear whether replacement players would take the field as scheduled Sunday night.