Example sentences of "takes a [adj] [noun] [to-vb] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | but you know , it takes a long while to get over it |
| 2 | Maybe it takes a long time to get to the phone . |
| 3 | These days it takes a long time to get into the ‘ left-hand seat ’ or captain 's position in a major airline ; indeed , as time goes on more and more airline pilots have to recognise the possibility of reaching retirement before they achieve command . |
| 4 | The difference is that your body takes a long time to react to the tetanus antitoxin Sorry , to the tetanus vaccine , to make antibodies against it . |
| 5 | Analysis is a very slow process and it takes a long time to weed through the past and try to discover what things happened to you that affected you . |
| 6 | There 's a saying in Scotland ‘ It takes a long spuin to sup wi' a Fifer ’ . |
| 7 | Most good dealers are compulsive buyers , and it takes a sympathetic backer to control without stifling flair . |
| 8 | It takes a brief second to look about itself and then attacks the closest character . |
| 9 | It only takes a few moments to apply for Accident Cashguard 's important cover . |
| 10 | It only takes a few moments to apply for Accident Cashguard 's important cover . |
| 11 | It takes a few weeks to establish in the tank before it begins to grow . |