take five
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"The state of the Canadian Armed Forces is currently at a very low point, and it will take five or 10 years before you start to see a real upswing," Shimooka said.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
The firm told BBC Breakfast it would take five to six months to implement its plans and that delivery targets would be met in a year's time.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
Damage to QatarEnergy LNG, a key helium byproduct source, could take five years to repair, impacting critical tech and medical sectors.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
Second, use the “5-5-5” breathing method: When you’re stressed in the middle of a trade, close your eyes and take five deep breaths, five times, holding each for five seconds.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026
I had a rule: I would take five orders a day, high bidders only.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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