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Meanings of take an eternity in English

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Usage of take an eternity in English
1
It seemed to take an eternity before the chief clerk was satisfied.
Heart of oak
2
It seemed to take an eternity to scuttle through the squat passage.
Star trek: terok nor: dawn of the eagles
3
The hundred yards back to the cabin seemed to take an eternity.
Darkness
4
It seemed to take an eternity for him to read it.
Calamity jayne
5
It would take an eternity to break our love for you, Ms. Houston.
Ebony
6
The journey back to Greenwich Village seemed to take an eternity.
The last illusion
7
It seemed to take an eternity to overhaul the enemy brig.
The Darkening Sea
8
The walk to the fifth floor was absolutely excruciating and could take an eternity.
The World According to Bob
9
To go by the paths would take an eternity.
Three Weeks
10
It will take an eternity to know an infinity!
The University of Hard Knocks
11
It could take an eternity just to get ready in the morning and get to work.
The blood spilt
12
The elevator ride seemed to take an eternity.
The manning grooms: bride on the loose\same time, next year
13
The change seemed to take an eternity.
The Dargonesti (Elves of the Sea)
14
His response seemed to take an eternity.
Here's the deal: don't touch me
15
At the time, his lunge toward the Masadan by the suicide switch seemed to take an eternity.
Crown of Slaves
16
It seemed to take an eternity.
Past malice: an emma fielding mystery
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