Example sentences of "it may take [adj] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 It may take five minutes of real time to play the match .
2 It 's also worth noting that if leather corals are disturbed , especially by introducing them into an unfamiliar aquarium , the polyps will retract and it may take several days for them to reopen .
3 The activities of moth larvae feeding on the fur or feathers binding the pellets together result in their breakdown even in dry conditions , although it may take several years for pellets to completely disintegrate .
4 In this way it is possible to re-start the routine that was enjoyed previously , although it may take some days of patience to break the new habit .
5 ‘ The yacht is a rather slow model of course , so it may take some time for you to die . ’
6 Bear in mind that it may take some time for the police to arrive .
7 It may take some time before a beginner experiences it , but performance will not become efficient until she does .
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