Example sentences of "[noun sg] [vb mod] take a [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | The second alternative would take a long time to achieve . |
| 2 | Given the long times required to charge the larger rods , you can see that after getting a first qualitative result with the smallest rods within a few weeks , a proper quantitative analysis to test the variation with rod diameter and current , and so establish the nature of the effect would take a long time . |
| 3 | A revival will take a long time , warned Davies , but spirited performances from players like Copsey and Lewis must give some cause for optimism . |
| 4 | In Prague the talk is of starting with a break-up of the monopolies , and letting the market rip later — but de-monopolising the economy might take a long time . |
| 5 | Like a wound in your own flesh , a clean cut heals quickly , but a jagged , ragged , bruised gash can take a long time to heel and is open to infection all that time . |
| 6 | Defending a petition can take a long time and be expensive . |
| 7 | Be warned though : commercial music can take a long time to clear and can also be expensive . |
| 8 | That change will take a long time , and be accompanied by increasing turbulence . |
| 9 | Relationships once broken in this way may take a long time to heal . |
| 10 | treatment may take a long time ; and |
| 11 | However , he stressed that economic growth was still heavily dependent on continued flows of external assistance , since the programmes under way would take a long time to carry out . |
| 12 | The letter expresses four concerns about the TGAT report : that the assessment proposals require an enormously elaborate and complex system ; that there will be heavy reliance on teachers ' judgements in addition to the nationally prescribed tests ; that the costs will be considerable ; and that the new system will take a long time to implement . |
| 13 | ‘ Developing a single European currency will take a long time but it will make the most significant contribution to European , and therefore world , financial stability . |
| 14 | Cuffs and hem are knitted , and though this does n't suit everyone — the knitting can take a long time to dry out if it gets wet — I do n't find it unacceptable . |
| 15 | Reconciling yourself to making the final decision can take a long time and be very painful . |