Example sentences of "[conj] it [modal v] take some [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although it may take some practice to get used to the idea of changing the seemingly natural number scale , you will soon find that you automatically consider whether a transformation would aid analysis when you first look at a batch of data . |
| 2 | In this way it is possible to re-start the routine that was enjoyed previously , although it may take some days of patience to break the new habit . |
| 3 | It was fully recognised by the Government , moreover , that it would take some years for normal conditions to be restored . |
| 4 | Except , of course , for the fact that it may take some while before the matter particle falls into the black hole — in which case the Universe has a temporary and minor energy surplus . |
| 5 | Bear in mind that it may take some time for the police to arrive . |
| 6 | ‘ The yacht is a rather slow model of course , so it may take some time for you to die . ’ |
| 7 | ‘ So it could take some time ? ’ |
| 8 | It is a mistake to be too ambitious to begin with , for when 50 or so near maturity they will require lots of food and it may take some gathering . |
| 9 | The trade gap looks appalling and it may take some time before we see a significant drop in consumer spending . |
| 10 | Unemployment traditionally lags other economic indicators in a recovery and it will take some time before firms feel sure enough of the trend to consider expanding workforces again . |
| 11 | This bringing of the people of God back to personal thankfulness for their place in Christ is one of the vital functions of worship , and it can take some time . |
| 12 | When friends fall out the mess can be considerable and it can take some time for the wounds to heal . |
| 13 | He had been told from the start that recovery would happen , but it might take some years , so he felt their hopes were realistic . |
| 14 | I 'm quite happy to go into that , we have all the information here , we can do it but it would take some time I suspect . |
| 15 | The potential mobility of non-motorized persons is also enhanced , though it may take some time ( and , probably , more measures ) for the modal split to change significantly . |
| 16 | ‘ Though it will take some time . |
| 17 | She says women should n't be worried about the operation itself , though it can take some time to recover . |