Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] [adv] for about " in BNC.
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| 1 | In those days , scarlet fever victims had to go to the Isolation Hospital just outside the town , and remain there for about six weeks , until all the affected skin had peeled off . |
| 2 | Bring to the boil , then lower the heat and simmer gently for about 1½ hours . |
| 3 | Add the lamb and cook quickly for about 3 minutes , turning frequently , until evenly browned . |
| 4 | These began around 1947 and went on for about two years . |
| 5 | Follow rough road to tarmac road , turn right onto it for 400yds to Cold Harbour and turn left for about half a mile until you reach the B3311 . |
| 6 | And then the old keeper used to come round and see that we were all right and they 'd be there till the following day and carry on for about three or four weeks you see . |
| 7 | Apply , comb through , put on a plastic bath cap to keep in the heat and leave on for about 20–30 minutes . |
| 8 | People have lived and worked here for about 1000 years . |
| 9 | We pulled into Coventry police station and instead of going to a cafe , as we had hoped , we got shut in one cell and left there for about two hours with the most revolting sandwiches you 've ever seen in your life . |
| 10 | Increase the heat and boil rapidly for about 5-8 minutes until mixture reaches the ‘ soft crack ’ stage ( 290F ) . |