Example sentences of "takes up a [noun sg] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 It also takes up a lot of memory for OPEN , remembering all states which might lead to a solution .
2 I mean , if you 've got a fuzzy-sounding guitar running through everything it takes up a lot of space in the mix .
3 Left : Storing water at room temperature and aerating takes up a lot of space but may be worthwhile — the bucket on the right may have had salt added , but the SG tester also incorporates a thermometer .
4 The problem was that we were firefighting not just for ourselves but for so many of our clients , and firefighting takes up a lot of time and emotionally is a strain .
5 It is not very good , you see , on Government responsibility and this takes up a lot of time .
6 This all takes up a lot of time ; we are under great pressure today .
7 She says her husband has another business — which takes up a lot of time .
8 But anyway I know it takes up a lot of time and a lot of our columns .
9 Without wanting to state the obvious , the SJ-20 is a big guitar that takes up a lot of room .
10 There is always the old technique of adjusting bridle length with an overhand hitch to shorten the line ; but for sport kites , the knot itself takes up a lot of line .
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