takes two
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Building a new plant typically takes two to four years plus another six to 12 months to increase to full capacity, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
When people have financial difficulties, they can become codependent — but that’s not your codependency, it’s his, and it takes two people to form an unhealthy bond.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026
"Normally, in an unvaccinated mouse, it takes two weeks."
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026
The flu vaccine can be administered at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine and takes two weeks for protection to develop.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025
“It takes two people to have a disagreement. I see now that it’s not all me, but some of it has to be my fault. Doesn’t it?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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