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 attack caused "extensive damage" that Qatar's state energy company said could cost $20 billion a year in lost revenue and take five years to repair.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
"It used to take five years to grow back, now after three years you can pick it again."
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 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
Half were asked to take five minutes beforehand to think about what it would mean to be a professor and write down everything that came to mind.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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