Sentence examples for first took on from inspiring English sources

The truth is that the challenge facing Flower now is different to the one he first took on, or any he has faced since.

There was Mr. Domingo, at 60, still singing a punishing German dramatic tenor role he first took on at 50, a role that during his early career no one predicted he would even consider.

The company first took on the likes of Blockbuster with DVDs by mail.

When Lexus first took on the Germans, it offered bargain prices that undercut the established players.

When Charles first took on the architectural establishment, it was difficult not to applaud him.

The building first took on color in 1976 -- red, white and blue for the American bicentennial.

Tagliabue first took on the issue when his violent-crime policy was initiated in 1997.

Here's the Press Association first take on the Collingwood news.

On Saturday, Mr. Emerson said that he was reflecting investigators' first take on that attack.

You'll feel awkward when you first take on the meeting-free day.

The untried partnership will first take on Worcestershire in Australia's final warm-up match starting on Tuesday.