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The phrase "a while to find" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the time it takes to locate or discover something.
Example: "It took me a while to find the book I was looking for in the library."
Alternatives: "some time to locate" or "a bit of time to discover".
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It took me a while to find.
It took us a while to find that.
It took her a while to find her footing, though.
"It took a while to find our game.
It took me a while to find the right building.
"Sometimes it takes a while to find the right place".
It took him a while to find it".
The production takes a while to find clarity.
It's going to take a while to find out.
It will take a while to find his rhythm.
It takes me a while to find him.
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