Example sentences of "[conj] it [modal v] take them " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was estimated that it would take them two to three weeks to get to the Falklands and therefore , theoretically , the decision could be rescinded if there were some kind of diplomatic breakthrough . |
| 2 | They estimated that it would take them four months to build the cells , the measuring equipment and constant temperature baths . |
| 3 | Danie Visser took the opportunity of his selection to South Africa 's first Davis Cup team to be announced since 1978 , to protest that they have been placed in the bottom Group , so that it will take them at least three years to qualify for the World Group . |
| 4 | They 'd have to walk the road in both directions , and it would take them some time . |
| 5 | The present arsenal of the former Soviet republics is 27,000 warheads , and it will take them many years to implement the current proposals . |
| 6 | That 's probably cos it would take them too long to peel everybody 's oranges would n't it ? |
| 7 | But it might take them days to get back if the weather 's bad when they arrive at Patriot Hills . ’ |
| 8 | Mostly , they bought on credit because they did not have the cash , or because it would take them too long to save it up . |