Sentence examples for would only take from inspiring English sources

"would only take" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used to describe a potential action or situation that is limited or restricted in some way. Example: "She had a busy schedule, so she told her friends that she would only take a quick lunch break before returning to work."

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He would only take $2 for it.

"It would only take a spark".

It would only take one judge to break rank.

She promised him that it would only take three frames.

It would only take a minute, she said.

One week — we thought it would only take three days!

Future urban development would only take place after wide consultation.

They would only take a French Visa card".

The pain would only take hold around nine at night.

"Damn, it would only take a stiff wind to knock this down".

"They would only take children who were dependably potty-trained," she explained.

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