Example sentences of "have [verb] he a long time " in BNC.

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1 Ernest Jarvis did what he had to do elaborately , and it must have taken him a long time .
2 You 've known him a long time ? ’
3 ‘ I 've known him a long time , ’ Maggie said desperately , knowing quite well that she was being taunted and feeling just a little defenceless .
4 It had taken him a long time to adjust himself to this , but now it no longer irritated him , and he felt only pity for his wife .
5 Ken Stevens loved both his girls and Rachel knew it had taken him a long time to come to terms with Jennifer 's illness ; she doubted he would ever forgive David Markham for walking out on her at such a crucial time .
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