Example sentences of "it [modal v] take a little [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If there is some improvement , persist for another month or two — the Candida is slowly dying of starvation , and it may take a little while to finish it off entirely . |
| 2 | It may take a little while for the bowel motions to become settled into a regular pattern . |
| 3 | However , it may take a little planning at first . |
| 4 | it could take a little while . |
| 5 | ‘ I had expected it would take a little while just to organise your thoughts . ’ |
| 6 | Often it can take a little while to melt down the pieces of ice to make drinking water . |
| 7 | ‘ The doctor tells us that if it 's the stuff he thinks it is , it can take a little while to work , especially if Sir Thomas drank coffee . |