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 . |