Example sentences of "take a [adj] [noun] get [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A variation that we used to do , but which takes a little practice to get right , is to cut an elastic band , hold one end with your thumb or finger tip just below the implant , reach round the back with the other hand , stretch the elastic and , keeping it stretched , bring the end round and over the section under your thumb , grip it in the same way , pass round again and over the starting point . |
| 2 | It takes a long time to get used to it . ’ |
| 3 | The keyboard controls can take a little time to get used to — here 's a list of the main commands : |
| 4 | It will take a little practice to get right , but a tie made properly and firmly in this way will ‘ feel ’ right , and it will at once be clear how and why this method does a job that other methods and materials do not do . |
| 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 | Oh they 're taking a long time to get these last two runs are n't they ? |
| 7 | When she first joined the company , packing vitamins and herbal medicines three years ago , she took a little time to get used to the work . |
| 8 | And that took a long time getting used to . |
| 9 | ‘ It has taken a long time getting Australian rugby to the top and we are n't about to throw that away in one game , ’ he added . |
| 10 | Some of you er you know it 's taken a long time to get this message over . |
| 11 | Very good very good now a lot of people take a long time to get that . |
| 12 | Just have to try and , take a little while to get used to it . |