Example sentences of "[noun] it takes [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Since foxes are basically nocturnal animals it takes a great deal of time and patience to shoot a fox , and also a good shot at close range .
2 After food is put into the mouth it takes a few minutes ( usually around five ) even to start having any physical effect in satisfying the hungry body .
3 These days it takes a long time to get into the ‘ left-hand seat ’ or captain 's position in a major airline ; indeed , as time goes on more and more airline pilots have to recognise the possibility of reaching retirement before they achieve command .
4 If you want decent trees it takes a long time to grow them !
5 But it 's like pouring kettles of hot water into a cold bath it takes a long time for them to make an impression . ’
6 I soon discovered that a lot of the local children stuck together and that outsiders were n't made very welcome — even if you come from another part of Cornwall it takes a long time to be accepted .
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