Example sentences of "long [conj] it took " in BNC.
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| 1 | For as long as it took me to get out of range , several birds used me for bombing practice , coming so close on occasions that ducking was a necessity rather than a flamboyant gesture . |
| 2 | He said the atmosphere at each gathering had been one of calm , loving concern , and this would continue for as long as it took to get the children home . |
| 3 | ‘ Again , I lived with Mike for as long as it took to get the divorce and then I arranged the wedding . |
| 4 | He stayed for as long as it took him to finish his beer . |
| 5 | Why not go along with Luke 's expansive mood for just so long as it took to finish her drink ? |
| 6 | She had gone up to her room now as if she was simply going to sit there and wait for as long as it took , and when the plane disappeared from sight Maggie went to find her . |
| 7 | ‘ Only for as long as it took her to latch on to another driver , ’ Vitor said drily . |