Example sentences of "which took some [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sam followed , only detained by trying to shut the door properly , which took some time . |
| 2 | ‘ As soon as we got him to a doctor — which took some time — it was discovered that Major Maxim must have held the ammonia under our man 's nose while pouring some odourless spirit — quite possibly strong vodka — onto the blindfold in order to produce the stinging sensation . ’ |
| 3 | Research was carried out on the stability of such ferries , which took some time . |
| 4 | His entrance test was to set a four-part antiphon ( in a locked room to prevent cheating ) : he completed the task — which took some composers four hours or so — in just over half an hour , and was unanimously elected a member of the Accademia . |
| 5 | After a few enquiries at Brigade H.Q I presented myself outside the big house at 2 p.m. wearing kilt , polished boots ( which took some doing ) and , of course , carrying the bagpipes . |
| 6 | She also wore a new lipstick called Chloe , which took some attention away from the slight sallowness she imagined she saw in her complexion , and a splash of light cologne . |
| 7 | The third , and much the largest source , was from central government through the rate support grant , which took some account of the needs of the area . |