Example sentences of "as it took [verb] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is now six months since the report was handed in to the Department of Industry — as long as it took to prepare the report in the first place . |
| 2 | Only just as long as it took to get a licence . ’ |
| 3 | He said the atmosphere at each gathering had been one of calm , loving concern , and this would continue for as long as it took to get the children home . |
| 4 | ‘ Again , I lived with Mike for as long as it took to get the divorce and then I arranged the wedding . |
| 5 | Well theoretically I would wait as long as it took to wash the mess off the roof . |