Example sentences of "did take a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , convincing myself the pebbles I was climbing on would n't pull out did take a little time . |
| 2 | It did take a long time for anything to happen . |
| 3 | Furthermore Britain did take a leading role in the acceptance of Marshall aid from America , creating the Brussels Pact and forming NATO . |
| 4 | I found out how well after a serious filter failure while away , but it did take a few days for the lethargic specimen to return to full health . |
| 5 | It did take a few minutes to get used to the cutting action of steadying the saw on it shoe , starting the motor , then gradually starting the cut by pivoting down with the blade , but it was a knack soon acquired . |
| 6 | ‘ Cameron always did take a hard line on these things , ’ she tells her . |