Example sentences of "was [adj] [conj] it took " in BNC.
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| 1 | But Coun Jan Blythin , environmental spokeswoman for the council 's Labour group , said the study was inadequate as it took no account of the influence of currents or tidal conditions . |
| 2 | Picture quality was poor and it took 30 seconds to process each frame . |
| 3 | Manchester/Liverpool rivalry aside , the meeting was important because it took place in a magazine which is a vehicle for the Spandaus , Durans and Marilyns of this world to say ‘ Hey look at me . |
| 4 | But fortunately the traffic was heavy and it took ages to reach Bethnal Green . |
| 5 | Kim Il Sung headed the NKIPC ; the membership was disparate and it took some time for Kim to establish his control . |
| 6 | Progress was slow and it took a long time to get a handicap , the first being 17 . |
| 7 | This burst of energy was worthwhile as it took us to Waterston Ridge and a level stretch of track . |