Example sentences of "[noun sg] it [verb] time " in BNC.

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1 Video Speed It takes time to create the picture you see on screen .
2 When first setting up a fence it takes time to adjust the three wires at the tackle end so that they are under equal tension ( the far end having already been secured to a strong chain link , which in turn is fastened to its anchorage ) .
3 After the service it took time for the galleries to empty .
4 On each occasion it took time to warm a new ball .
5 ‘ My husband and I had decided we wanted a baby it takes time to unthink yourself pregnant .
6 My husband and I had decided we wanted a baby it takes time to unthink yourself pregnant .
7 Of course it takes time for the increased number of women on the list to work through into actual appointments , but one of the purposes behind the Prime Minister 's initiative was to see that they did work through into actual appointments .
8 In fact it takes time , the maximum time being equal
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