Example sentences of "take only [art] [det] [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | If the skin is healthy , it takes only a few minutes for the molecules to be absorbed ; much longer if the skin is congested or if there is much subcutaneous fat . |
2 | It took only a few minutes for the Doctor to break down and analyse the strangely oily powder , using the lateral molecular rectifier to be absolutely certain . |
3 | Since the whole process took only a few seconds for each blank and the woman was working full-time it could not be denied that this woman knew , from her own sensory experience , a great deal about the making of magnets . |
4 | It took only a few seconds for Benny to rush on and spot her unknowing guides . |
5 | He had taken only a few steps across the playground when he was stopped by a rough command . |