take long

idiom

: to require a large amount of time
It won't take long to make dinner.
This is taking longer than I thought (it would).
Hurry up. You're taking too long.

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As the space station zoomed around our planet at a rate of 17,500 mph ( 28,000 km/h), the veteran astronaut was able to take long exposure images that created brilliant streaks in the darkness. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2025 And Rave didn’t take long to get accustomed to the new uniform. Kansas City Star, 19 July 2025 Meanwhile, back in the city, Forrest didn’t take long to lick his proverbial wounds. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025 Interest from major local clubs did not take long to arrive. Tom Williams, New York Times, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for take long

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“Take long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20long. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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