Example sentences of "it took [adv] [adj] [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Her voice was lovely , but it took away all the life from the words . |
| 2 | One woman , remarking on ‘ how wonderful it was , with what faith the Führer spoke ’ , was reported as saying it took just such a speech to show ‘ how faint-hearted one had become through the routine of everyday life ’ , and that she could now look to the future with confidence again . |
| 3 | It took up half a block of Tollemarche Avenue and was gaily painted in red and white . |
| 4 | Recognizing the all-too familiar symptoms , Manville fought against the gathering depression before it took too firm a hold on him . |
| 5 | It took only half a kilowatt and was permanently ready with a large rectangular hot plate which was kept under a heavy , well-insulated lid unless in use . |