Example sentences of "may [adv] take a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Depending on the complexity of your operations this may only take a couple of man weeks and could be repeated at regular intervals to monitor progress .
2 If a teenager has been feeling acutely depressed for some time , then it may only take a trigger such as exams , to tip her over the edge ( suicide is the third most common cause of death among the under 25s , and the peak months are April to July ) .
3 Students may also take a workshop unit in media production in term three of Year II of their course .
4 All other peers may now take a seat in the House of Lords and may not participate in the election of Members of the House of Commons .
5 Your Road Fund Licence and insurance will have to be renewed and getting these organised may well take a week or two , especially if your car is over three years old and your MoT certificate lapsed during your absence .
6 Uk Brother owners please note — the next time you phone Manchester , be thankful that there is someone to answer your problem , even if it may occasionally take a couple of days when all the staff are at a show .
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