take five

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The firm told BBC Breakfast it would take five to six months to implement its plans and that delivery targets would be met in a year's time.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Damage to QatarEnergy LNG, a key helium byproduct source, could take five years to repair, impacting critical tech and medical sectors.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Rystad estimates expansion delays of up to a year, while Ras Laffan could take five years to restore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Second, use the “5-5-5” breathing method: When you’re stressed in the middle of a trade, close your eyes and take five deep breaths, five times, holding each for five seconds.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Real quick—if any of you lag you’re going to take five more laps.”

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John