Sentence examples similar to this has taken a while from inspiring English sources

All this had taken a while, and by now Tom and Judith had moved on and were running a vineyard.

What this orchestra has taken a while to develop is a distinct sonic thumbprint.

It has taken a while for Zidane to make this first step, partially because he doubted a lot.

It has taken a while.

It has taken a while, alright.

But it has taken a while to reach the United States.

It has taken a while to convince them.

As revolutions go, it has taken a while.

It has taken a while, but Europe has come to the same conclusion.

It has taken a while for Paddington Bear to arrive on the big screen.

But it has taken a while for geologists to decode the cookbook for gems.