Example sentences of "it [vb -s] take all " in BNC.
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1 | His trainer , David Barons , is convinced the horse was ‘ got at ’ but whatever the reason for Playschool 's failure it has taken all Barons 's skill and experience to get him back in racing condition after his latest setback . |
2 | His trainer , David Barons , is convinced the horse was ‘ got at ’ but whatever the reason for Playschool 's failure it has taken all Barons 's skill and experience to get him back in racing condition after his latest setback . |
3 | It has taken all of six years and in the end this chartered architect has been entirely vindicated , but the case does highlight the vulnerability of architects in employment . |
4 | ‘ There are things that are n't quite right with Welsh rugby ’ , Ryan had said — a euphemism if ever there was one , and it has taken all these years even to begin to rectify them . |
5 | This should ideally be dealt with under the insurance provisions , but should it appear in the provisos , the tenant should ensure that it is a bilateral right and that in any event the landlord shall not be permitted to terminate the lease until it has taken all reasonable measures to procure the rebuilding or reinstatement of the centre or the part so destroyed or damaged ( as appropriate ) . |
6 | recommend a transaction to a private customer , or effect a discretionary transaction with or for him , unless it has taken all reasonable steps to enable the customer to understand the risks involved ; or |
7 | And it 's taken all this time , it 's gone to court and all the rest of it , and they have n't got a case . |
8 | And it 's taken all this time to come round . |