Example sentences of "[noun sg] to take [art] long " in BNC.
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| 1 | The overriding benefit , however , is its readiness to take the long view . |
| 2 | Persuading a child to take a long course of medicine is usually a struggle , as children often dislike the taste . |
| 3 | Tabitha wondered how long the woman had been scratching a living on the waterways , complaining to uncaring passengers , never quite summoning up the cash or the strength to take the long haul home . |
| 4 | Shareholder , investment analyst and press criticism of Philips Analytical 's performance over the past two years — not all justified according to Peter Jackson , regional manager for northern Europe — led the company to take a long , hard look at itself . |
| 5 | Soon it 'll be time to take a long , hard look at tonight 's menu … what 'll it be ? |
| 6 | In those circumstances , it is not a realistic option to take the long view which is characteristic of other industries and to invest in benefits that are achievable only years ahead . |