Sentence examples for had been taking shape from inspiring English sources

His grand goals, to create "real parliamentary politics" and a new foreign policy, had been taking shape for two decades.

But, especially in its covert actions, a new policy — almost a new Administration — had been taking shape.

Mr. Alwan's appearance in the region rattled the American military and added impetus to a strategy that had been taking shape since the Sept. 11 attacks.

The image of that man had been taking shape in David's mind, a dead man like Dr. Hart, and that's who he was thinking about as they finished having unprotected sex.

Those 10 items, taken as a whole, encapsulated a rigid conservative philosophy that had been taking shape for 30 years -- and that would define politics at the end of the 20th century.

Nevertheless, under him a more unified company has been taking shape.

While the Democratic field has been taking shape, there is also activity among the Republicans.

The strategy has not been made final and details could change, but it has been taking shape over several months.

This is why private racing clubs have been taking shape around the country, and speed seekers know every turn.

Still, the staff and cabinet have been taking shape even though several key positions remained unfilled well into last week.

The joint venture deal has been taking shape as McGraw-Hill has sought to revamp its operations to bolster its stock price.