Take long: Como utilizar

Can I use the structure "to take long" this way:

- Why are you taking so long to do that? It is just a simple task.
- I don't wanna take too long in the library because I have an appointment.
- Windows is an operating system which usually takes longer to start than Mac OS.
- The flight took too long to get to the capital, so I missed the meeting with my boss.
- Brides almost always take too long to apply make-up. That's why they are usually late for the ceremony.

is "to take long" always used in negatives or questions?