Example sentences of "[vb mod] be [adv] in a [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ It should be here in a moment . ’
2 ‘ They [ the inspectors ] should be fully in a position to satisfy themselves that there is nothing , nothing , hidden or to hide , ’ Mr de Klerk told a special session of parliament .
3 If you 're going those people are they wanting , we 'll be away in a minute ah ?
4 They 'll be here in a minute and I 've got to work things out .
5 Bobby 'll be here in a minute , and I want you all to give him a performance that 'll blast him out of his seat ! ’
6 They 'll be here in a minute . ’
7 Imagine with me Chairman if you will the thoughts of someone trapped by some misfortune in the midst of the wreckage of a road traffic accident on the M 1 motorway Southbound between junctions twenty one and twenty that 's at Nutterworth or Northbound between twenty one and twenty two or Westbound on the M 69 they 'll be thinking the fire brigade 'll be here in a minute or two .
8 ‘ He 'll be here in a minute .
9 He 'll be here in a minute .
10 Come on , get your coat on they 'll be here in a minute !
11 She 'll be here in a minute .
12 She 'll be here in a moment .
13 I 'll be home in a bit .
14 And it 's in it 'll be twice in a month .
15 And it 's erm it 'll be twice in a month and Chris is back again as our paper boy .
16 ‘ I 'll be there in a minute .
17 When they entered the kitchen May 's voice came from another room , calling , ‘ I 'll be there in a minute , Frank . ’
18 One , sorry I wan na read this , I 'll be b I promise I 'll be there in a minute .
19 I 'll be there in a moment . ’
20 ‘ I 'll be there in a jiffy . ’
21 On the Eagle I 'd be home in a couple of hours .
22 He was just telling the driver of the light engine that he would be away in a minute , when from Bradley Fold station box came the 4-5-5 signal ( train or vehicles running away on the right line ) .
23 And then this York paving stone theme would be also in a strip all the way round the perimeter of the existing marketplace , and so that you have two areas of , of natural York paving stone , high quality paving .
24 My mother told me that Dad was on one of his frequent business trips to America and would be home in a couple of days .
25 As I understand it , he said that Master Patrick had asked him to advise Miss Senga that he was sage and would be home in a year or two . "
26 He would be fine , he said , his friend would be there in a moment and goodbye , have a good time , give Tremayne the evening of his life .
27 My mui tsai , Sweet Flute , will be here in a while to look after you . ’
28 ‘ My master will be here in a moment , ’ I warned them .
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