Example sentences of "[noun] takes a [noun] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The parcel presented should be amusing , either an unusual shape , or several boxes inside each other so that the gift takes a while to find . |
| 2 | Cons Takes a while to get into it . |
| 3 | ‘ This top takes a while to put on properly but it 's worth it in the end ’ Pepsi , far left |
| 4 | The layout of controls and switchgear takes a while to assimilate , though . |
| 5 | A man takes a friend to meet a woman he knows . |
| 6 | Emmerdale ( ITV , 7.00pm ) : Lyn lays down the law with Turner … and Pollard takes a risk to break it . |
| 7 | There is the added irritation of having the picture interfered with and the screen takes a moment to settle down after a restart . |