Example sentences of "[pers pn] 's taking a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The working party on the theology of marriage is finding its task stimulating but arduous and it will surprise no one that it 's taking a long time . |
| 2 | It 's taking a long time to heal . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ Everything official here seems to be tied up in red tape , so although it 's taking a long time I 'm sure the licence is being processed , ’ she declared defiantly . |
| 4 | Alpha Microsystems has written off its Italian and French subsidiaries and will be closing them soon , citing poor margins and continuous losses : as a result it 's taking a non-recurring charge in the second quarter , ended August 30 , and posting net losses of $3m , or 99 cents a share , on sales of $12.9m , up 9% . |
| 5 | ‘ He 's taking a late dinner hour , ’ said his Mum . |
| 6 | He 's taking a personal interest in this . ’ |