Example sentences of "but it [vb -s] time " in BNC.
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1 | But it takes time , time , time . |
2 | But it takes time . ’ |
3 | Satellite surveillance is all very well , but it takes time to get information back and in that time a naval force can have moved a fair distance . |
4 | Sure , they 're more upfront , but it takes time to actually understand what 's being said . |
5 | All good things , but it takes time away from you . |
6 | To locals who criticise this effort to attract low-paid jobs , Dulce Maria Sauri , the state governor , says : ‘ I 'd like a car plant , that 's the dream of every governor , but it takes time . |
7 | And obviously that you can do , but it takes time , it 's quicker just to walk into a travel agent and pick up a cheap bargain . |
8 | ‘ We 're gradually eliminating people from the inquiry but it takes time . |
9 | Now er in the in the An engineer if you 've any engineer friend engineering friends I could explain it all to you but it takes time . |
10 | Installing a new water system is not a difficult job , but it takes time . |
11 | But it takes time . |
12 | Er but it takes time to recover from the er the the shock and the experience and the unnerving . |
13 | But it takes time . |
14 | so that 's something else to look at , but it takes time |
15 | Not only does a Jack Russell give a good indication of the whereabouts of ferrets and rabbits underground but it saves time , giving an accurate indication of where to begin sweeping the ground with a locator . |
16 | What is suggested here may seem tedious and unnecessary , but it saves time and frustration in the long run , and makes the checking itself more effective and fruitful . |