Example sentences of "[noun] takes a [adj] [noun] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the WC cistern takes a long time to fill , it is possible that a high-pressure type of ballvalve has been fitted instead of a low-pressure type ( page 38 ) or that there is dirt in the valve orifice . |
| 2 | The difference is that your body takes a long time to react to the tetanus antitoxin Sorry , to the tetanus vaccine , to make antibodies against it . |
| 3 | Here , an individual or group takes a high-risk position to expose an injustice or inconsistency which produces a sense of moral outrage . |
| 4 | The process takes a little time to grasp but very soon you will quickly put down on paper a series of " main points " . |
| 5 | Cardiff was , of course , built on mud flats , and nature takes a long time to change . |
| 6 | That kind of package takes a wee while to put together . |
| 7 | C. nevillii takes a longer time to root than most other species . |
| 8 | Yes but you know I mean a tr a tree takes a long time to mature does n't it ? |
| 9 | The chemicals are water-borne and the timber takes a long time to dry out . |
| 10 | Hdtest takes a long time to complete its task ; I just leave it running overnight . |
| 11 | Sentue takes a few moments to reply . |
| 12 | So for example , as demand falls in-house production takes a greater share to protect employment for regular workers but at the expense of labour in smaller suppliers . |
| 13 | Royal icing takes a little practice to spread evenly and pipe , but the results are well worth the effort . |