1. It took her a moment to notice him.
2. It took a moment for her to notice him.
I've seen both patterns, but how are they different?
They mean nearly the same. (1) has a bit more suggestion that the delay was due to her rather than some external factor.
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They mean nearly the same. (1) has a bit more suggestion that the delay was due to her rather than some external factor.