Example sentences of "[vb infin] a few minutes " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ 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 . |
| 2 | 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 ! |
| 3 | If we find him for you , I fancy we 'd value a few minutes of his time ourselves , if we find him … ’ |
| 4 | ‘ If it 's all right by you , I 'll wait a few minutes until the storm subsides , ’ Vitor said , as thunder boomed again . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | Zounds ! — I 'd like a few minutes at the bottom of her ! |
| 8 | ‘ The dining-room has a most comfortable armchair , if you would like a few minutes , peace . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ I 'm very sorry to bother you , ’ Jackson said smoothly , ‘ But I 'd like a few minutes of your time . |
| 10 | Once each has had a turn , the group may spend a few minutes discussing possible methods of achieving any identified learning needs . |
| 11 | 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 . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | She was in food time this morning , and could spend a few minutes on the bridge , looking at the river . |
| 14 | Sir Paul would be grateful if Commander Dalgliesh could spare a few minutes to see him . |
| 15 | ‘ I can spare a few minutes . ’ |
| 16 | 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 . ’ |
| 17 | ‘ I suppose we can stay a few minutes longer , ’ said Cathy . |
| 18 | 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 . |
| 19 | For a complicated shape this may take a few minutes but it is much more controlled than some of the automatic methods . |
| 20 | Peas will take a few minutes longer than beans to soften . |
| 21 | It would only take a few minutes . ’ |
| 22 | It will only take a few minutes , certainly . |
| 23 | I think it should only take a few minutes to have you begging me to make love to you … ’ |
| 24 | 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 . |
| 25 | ‘ Can I … you know , can I have a few minutes before we go ? , |
| 26 | Let me know when it 's not bath-night and you can have a few minutes ’ chat with your aged Pops . ’ |
| 27 | ‘ Could I have a few minutes alone with my client , please ? ’ |
| 28 | But first he would have a few minutes of self-indulgence . |
| 29 | ‘ 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 . ’ |
| 30 | I 'll be able to model your gown ; it 's right at the end of the show , so I 'll have a few minutes after I 've finished Roman 's clothes . ’ |