Example sentences of "[vb base] for [art] few [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Rachel groaned as her alarm sounded the following Monday morning and , rolling over , she flicked the button to silence it , then lay for a few minutes staring at the ceiling . |
| 2 | 2 Add the mushrooms and spring onions , then stir in the tomato purée and soured cream and simmer for a few minutes . |
| 3 | Simmer for a few minutes . |
| 4 | Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is thickened . |
| 5 | Add a cinnamon stick or a few slices of fresh root ginger , then simmer for a few minutes — check it has a good flavour , then remove the spices and add 450g/1lb chopped rhubarb . |
| 6 | Bring to the boil and simmer for a few min . |
| 7 | As the music begins , concentrate for a few moments on relaxing your body in the usual way . |
| 8 | He was my foursomes partner for a few years in international golf and there is no better way to assess another 's playing ability . |
| 9 | By contrast , most privately rented accommodation is not available for short periods ( say for a few weeks while a house purchase is carried out ) . |
| 10 | Then either leave to rehydrate , then eat or alternatively cook for a few minutes before eating . |
| 11 | Add peppers and tomatoes and cook for a few minutes , then add the remainder of the vegetables , the marjoram and wine and simmer gently for 30 minutes . |
| 12 | Cook for a few minutes more , stirring thoroughly . |
| 13 | Heat oil , add vegetables , cook for a few mins . |
| 14 | Melt the butter , add the flour and cook for a few seconds , then gradually add the milk , straining it into the roux mixture . |
| 15 | Heat the oil in a large frying pan , add the garlic and cook for a few seconds . |
| 16 | Add the flour and cook for a few seconds , then remove the pan from the heat and add the soured cream and the egg yolks . |
| 17 | Add garlic , cook for a few seconds then add courgettes . |
| 18 | But once that 's been accepted you ca n't argue with the price and this jacket 's certain to keep you warm for a few years at least . |
| 19 | But pause for a few moments with the two names it introduces us to — Robert Taylor , the author , and the book 's recipient , Percivall Pott , whose characteristic signature it contains . |
| 20 | Bake for a few minutes , to allow the pastry to just cook . |
| 21 | Hold for a few seconds . |
| 22 | Hold for a few seconds before repeating two or three times . |
| 23 | Instead , place cotton wool soaked in remover over each nail , hold for a few seconds then life off . |
| 24 | If you wait for a few minutes , and it really can be that long , you might be surprised to discover that Windows un-freezes of its own accord . |
| 25 | Once the message was on the wire , he had little else to do except sit back and wait for a few days . |
| 26 | Just wait for a few days , and you will see . |
| 27 | While you savour the delicious smell of new mown grass , relax for a few moments , drink in the March sunshine and enjoy the prospect of spring — that 's what gardening is all about . |
| 28 | Relax for a few moments , then return to the starting position and repeat to the other side . |
| 29 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 30 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |