Sentence examples for it took is from inspiring English sources

Though getting approval for a subdivision is usually a lengthy procedure, "the amount of time it took is extraordinary," said Adam Wekstein, a land-use lawyer who represented Mr. Ciardullo during the last three years of the process.

But the fact that that's the direction it took is fascinating.

For an overworked, distracted parent, it may seem tough to get there after a hard day, but all it took is a deep breath and some childlike abandon.

The speed of the straw takedown was stunning considering how long it took (is still taking) for California to phase out the much-larger environmental devil of plastic bags.

All it took was winning.

All it took was twelve minutes.

All it took was a legal petition.

All it took was one mighty stroke.

All it took was one look.

All it took was a miracle.

All it took was money.