Example sentences of "it took all his [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It took all his willpower to keep his teeth biting into the rubber . |
| 2 | It took all his willpower and concentration to banish the sound of it , and fix heart and soul on the celebration of the Mass . |
| 3 | Even so , it took all his self-control not to lose his temper with Madge Grimsilk , for Therese , in the dark sapphire Rosa Ponselle gown , studded all over with flashing blue stones and with the huge peacock train spreading out behind her , was outstanding , so outstanding that the rest of the cast , pleased with their own designs but quick to recognize a ‘ star ’ outfit , burst into a little patter of applause . |
| 4 | And he says it took all his strength to make the journey from church to job centre . |
| 5 | It took all his time to wash and shave . |