take five
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Towing it back, as SpaceX did to get the ship to Christmas Island, could take five or six months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 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
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
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’ll take five pastries. Oh, and bagels. Three of those.”
From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz
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