Example sentences of "a few [noun pl] [prep] your [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 I 'd like to take a few moments of your time
2 I would be most grateful if you could spare me a few moments of your time . ’
3 I 'm sure you can spare me a few moments of your time . ’
4 A few memories of your adolescence , in Swallow , was pretty safe territory . ’
5 If you live in the Wallingford area and have a railway interest perhaps you might like to join this enthusiastic group and give them a few hours of your time .
6 Hari returned to the attack , ‘ A few hours of your time , that 's all . ’
7 It will only take a few hours of your time .
8 A few hours of your time can make the Fund a fortune so please phone Jane Milligan .
9 But not all badgers instantly discover a taste for peanuts : it may take a few visits on your behalf before they catch on that these small pellets are good to eat .
10 If you do not like a coffee house you have lost only the price of a cup of coffee and a few minutes of your time .
11 Some are quite a major commitment , some a small but regular commitment , others no more than an hour or even a few minutes of your time .
12 Inspector Montgomery asks if you would be kind enough to step into the library when you 've finished your coffee , and give him a few minutes of your time . ’
13 ‘ I 'm very sorry to bother you , ’ Jackson said smoothly , ‘ But I 'd like a few minutes of your time .
14 ‘ 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 .
15 I 'm sorry to intrude on you at this hour , but if you can give me a few minutes of your time you may be able to help me , and I 'll be very much obliged . ’
16 The body needs to be brushed once a day for a few minutes before your morning bath or shower ( twice if you have cellulite ) .
17 ‘ I just wanted to ask you a few questions about your neighbour , Gladys Brown .
18 We simply ask a few questions about your income and the level of deposit you have available and then issue you with a certificate which : — tells you how much we are able to lend you .
19 You will be asked a few questions about your state of health and a drop of blood will be taken from your finger to make sure that you are not anaemic .
20 If you had told me in advance , I would have prepared a few canapes for your arrival . ’
21 Going along as a small independent with just a few programmes to your name does render you relatively powerless .
22 That is just a few words in your mind you can see a person walking along .
23 Only after that , and with a few facts from your GP , plus half a page on your stresses during the last five years — I had to overflow onto the back of my page and with a little encouragement could easily have made it a 100,000 words — can you go through the eye of the needle .
24 ‘ Maybe the Commander could give you a few tips for your essay , ’ he said .
25 The money will be deducted from your current account within a few days of your purchase — just like a cheque , but so much easier .
26 I 'll expect you at the Presbytery in a few days with your donation . ’
27 Keeping a few cards up your sleeve .
28 You can pipe patterns on eggs with coloured chocolate which is made by mixing a few drops of your choice of food colouring into melted white chocolate .
29 Add a few drops to your bath or massage the oil into your skin .
30 All I want to do is go through a few aspects of your statement , to make sure I 've got them right . ’
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