Example sentences of "[conj] it take a few [noun] " in BNC.
Next pageNo | Sentence |
---|---|
1 | Although it takes a few minutes for the body to send out any strong signals of satiety it is probable that chewing and swallowing movements do begin to send messages to the brain . |
2 | However , not only is the wind downwind of a sail affected but also that behind the board , since the sail curves the wind and it takes a few board lengths for it to revert to its normal direction . |
3 | Be warned : time is a great leveller and it takes a few seasons in the hard world outside the show marquee for a new rose to find its true level . |
4 | Reporters are proverbially heavy drinkers , and it took a few bottles of bonhomie with Johnny Smart before Charles could actually get down to the business for which he had come . |
5 | cos it was all fresh cos he was gon na get meat tomorrow and the following day , so I says to him I says well why did n't you use your cheque book ? , he says oh I never thought of that he says , cos it takes a few days to get it , he do n't know with a cheque book |
6 | Out from behind a petrol pump appeared a figure that was female , though it took a few seconds to realise it . |