1.   I shall take your glowering silence to indicate you would.

2.   A bigger unit can take more casualties before its combat worthiness is eroded.

3.   A blessing takes place, following a procession from the church by the clergy and congregation.

4.   A ceasefire, let alone lasting peace, will take long negotiation.

5.   A child can be taken into care if he is or is likely to suffer significant harm.

6.   A color picture of her takes up the right side of the card.

7.   A Decision will only be taken after a formal consultation process.

8.   A family systems approach to work with minority groups must take account of all these factors.

9.   A few artists will happily take on custom jobs.