Example sentences of "[vb infin] [art] [det] minutes " in BNC.

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1 It was a trip she would rather have forgotten — the cold was biting and the whispering patter of rodent feet made her heart jump every few minutes — but she knew she would have to face it again when she and Guy escaped from the keep .
2 ‘ May I steal a few minutes of your time on this unique occasion and go back to November 22 , 1944 when nine Mosquitos from our Squadron were briefed to mark the U-Boat pens at Trondheim for 171 Lancasters .
3 Er , in the introductions I did n't stand up and er , introduce myself cos I felt it would steal a few minutes of my er presentation !
4 If we find him for you , I fancy we 'd value a few minutes of his time ourselves , if we find him … ’
5 ‘ If it 's all right by you , I 'll wait a few minutes until the storm subsides , ’ Vitor said , as thunder boomed again .
6 In strictly layman 's terms , the amount of additional engine-weight and fuel that any supersonic aircraft could get off the ground would give a few minutes of sub-orbital time , if that .
7 Drying time : wearable within the hour after drying in a warm room — if you do n't mind a few minutes of clamminess at the obvious places where the material is thicker such as the pockets and waistband .
8 Zounds ! — I 'd like a few minutes at the bottom of her !
9 ‘ The dining-room has a most comfortable armchair , if you would like a few minutes , peace . ’
10 ‘ I 'm very sorry to bother you , ’ Jackson said smoothly , ‘ But I 'd like a few minutes of your time .
11 Once each has had a turn , the group may spend a few minutes discussing possible methods of achieving any identified learning needs .
12 Tonight then it 's a communion thanksgiving service , but let me just spend a few minutes just sketching a little background on some of life 's challenges .
13 So this evening , as we come to the end of one year and prepare for the next , can we spend a few minutes doing a spiritual work-out and look at the consequences of what John wrote about the uniqueness of Jesus .
14 She was in food time this morning , and could spend a few minutes on the bridge , looking at the river .
15 Sir Paul would be grateful if Commander Dalgliesh could spare a few minutes to see him .
16 ‘ I can spare a few minutes . ’
17 When they called on us , they would always say to Mum , ‘ Fanny , we came to see how you are getting on , but we can only stay a few minutes . ’
18 ‘ I suppose we can stay a few minutes longer , ’ said Cathy .
19 It did take a few minutes to get used to the cutting action of steadying the saw on it shoe , starting the motor , then gradually starting the cut by pivoting down with the blade , but it was a knack soon acquired .
20 For a complicated shape this may take a few minutes but it is much more controlled than some of the automatic methods .
21 Peas will take a few minutes longer than beans to soften .
22 It would only take a few minutes . ’
23 It will only take a few minutes , certainly .
24 I think it should only take a few minutes to have you begging me to make love to you … ’
25 As we prepare for the future , we thought we 'd take a few minutes to look back — at the first ten years of Central News .
26 ‘ Can I … you know , can I have a few minutes before we go ? ,
27 Let me know when it 's not bath-night and you can have a few minutes ’ chat with your aged Pops . ’
28 ‘ Could I have a few minutes alone with my client , please ? ’
29 But first he would have a few minutes of self-indulgence .
30 ‘ If I could have a few minutes — let's say half an hour — to think it over and make some notes , I daresay we 'll be as right as a snail 's whisker . ’
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