Example sentences of "[noun] [verb] take a long [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Such a measure has taken a long time to appear . |
| 2 | The pyramid has taken a long time to crumble . |
| 3 | Grandson Richard 's reply seemed to take a long time . |
| 4 | Development banks tend to take a long time to evaluate a project and are likely to impose conditions such as putting out all construction and equipment contracts to competitive tender . |
| 5 | But those old ideas do take a long time to die . |
| 6 | Why do so many people want to take a long journey into that rather strange place that is known as Adland . |
| 7 | Lewis plans to take a long break — in Britain — after first heading to Las Vegas to commentate for Sky TV on the November 13 title battle between reigning champion Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe that will decide his opponent next April . |
| 8 | He had quite liked the thought of being fit and athletic some time in the future , although the signs had taken a long time coming . |
| 9 | Our visit had taken a long time and we returned to Skeldale House for lunch . |