Example sentences of "have [vb pp] [pers pn] a while " in BNC.

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1 It has taken me a while to be successful and I 've had a good time in arriving .
2 I has taken me a while to figure out that ‘ we ai n't got Windows , we got DOS ’ so I would appreciate any advice in your columns on the basics — what sorts of programs are suitable for a simple soul like me who needs to knock out the odd poster , magazine or newsletter and something that will look more professional , from time to time .
3 I 've had it a while now , couple of years .
4 That blue dress of yours looks well enough , but you 've had it a while now ; you need something new to wear .
5 It had taken them a while to find the taxi-driver .
6 ‘ The Doctor just was n't at his best when St Jovite murdered him in Ireland and it 's taken him a while to get over that .
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