Sentence examples for needs a while from inspiring English sources

The economy, like a supertanker, needs a while to slow its momentum.

If he's more shy and needs a while to warm up to people, then he won't appreciate it if you try to introduce him to fifty of your friends at once.

But surely bosses at some firms need a while to prove themselves?

Now the winners may need a while for their unexpected successes to sink in.

You need a while before you come to see you're pointed the wrong way.

Martin, who repeatedly professed nervousness, needed a while to learn to play the bongo drums.

Mr. Walter acknowledges that, having never lived on the Vineyard, he will need a while to take its measure.

Their graves are easy to spot, although you will need a while to wander around and find them all.

I needed a while to track him down, as he is perhaps the only person in the city who does not use a mobile phone.

Only 22 years old and with little experience against top-flight competition, Yao will need a while to adjust to the N.B.A. game and lifestyle.

Can we still be "friends?" Probably, but I need a while to get over being dumped at the altar.