Example sentences of "[noun sg] [vb -s] a [adj] time [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the WC cistern takes a long time to fill , it is possible that a high-pressure type of ballvalve has been fitted instead of a low-pressure type ( page 38 ) or that there is dirt in the valve orifice . |
| 2 | The difference is that your body takes a long time to react to the tetanus antitoxin Sorry , to the tetanus vaccine , to make antibodies against it . |
| 3 | The process takes a little time to grasp but very soon you will quickly put down on paper a series of " main points " . |
| 4 | Cardiff was , of course , built on mud flats , and nature takes a long time to change . |
| 5 | Yes but you know I mean a tr a tree takes a long time to mature does n't it ? |
| 6 | The chemicals are water-borne and the timber takes a long time to dry out . |