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Discover LudwigThe phrase "takes less" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English
You can use "takes less" to describe a situation where someone or something requires a shorter amount of time or effort compared to something else. For example: - "This new technology takes less time to install compared to the old methods." - "I prefer the green route because it takes less time to get to school." - "Eating a balanced diet takes less effort than constantly trying different fad diets." - "Using public transportation takes less money than driving a car."
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And it takes less effort.
The trip takes less than three hours.
Programming usually takes less than ten minutes.
The journey takes less than an hour.
Converter relining takes less than one week.
If it takes less, maybe.
Acceleration: 0-60mph takes less than 12 seconds.
It takes less than 20 days".
It takes less time than a standard eye exam.
"A neutralise operation takes less than two hours.
The process takes less than two seconds, meaning fewer queues.
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