Example sentences of "[modal v] take [pers pn] [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | It might take them some time to find out about Laura , because the interesting part of the story took place some years earlier . |
| 2 | ‘ Seems they intend to , but it 'll take 'em some time . |
| 3 | Oh I 'll take you some time then , I love it . |
| 4 | ‘ I could take you any time I wanted , Shannon , ’ he said in a soft voice that sent a shiver down her spine . |
| 5 | This may take her some time to really believe ( probably not until she 's around three ) , but eventually it 'll give her a healthier respect for the pain of others . |
| 6 | ‘ In real life it would take them some time to get this boat ready to go to sea . |
| 7 | They 'd have to walk the road in both directions , and it would take them some time . |
| 8 | Although Aith lifeboat had been launched it would take her some time to reach the island , so Mr Williamson spoke by radio to four fishing vessels at the scene . |
| 9 | ‘ Of course , it would take me some time to put my hands on that amount of money . |
| 10 | But at least two years because it would take us that time to furnish the house . |
| 11 | But with any luck it will take them some time to realise that we know how to play it better than they do . ’ |
| 12 | It will take her some time |