Example sentences of "in minutes [pron] " in BNC.
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1 | Our first sight of the island was a sharp mountain peak jutting through the low cloud which unfortunately spoiled our view , but in minutes we were through the cloud and touching down on the long black runway which ran parallel to the shores of the fiord . |
2 | In minutes they stood facing each other across a few feet of upland grass , the fresher horses of Jinneth 's escort stamping impatiently . |
3 | In minutes you can leave the sea for chestnut trees and olive groves . |
4 | In minutes he was , at last , in Holland , riding through sleepy Oldenzaal , and shortly afterwards in Hengelo . |
5 | In minutes he was dressed and looking for his signallers at the Dutch HQ , for as second in command of the Company he must warn headquarters and the platoons in their hill positions above the town , as well as contacting Sparrow Force , whom he did not know were under attack the same night . |
6 | In minutes he was driving , and soon was bursting into Doyle 's flat , breathless from running up the stairs . |
7 | In minutes she 'll be back in her house . |
8 | She moved round the flat like a whirlwind , and in minutes she was in her light raincoat . |
9 | In minutes she had garlic , onions , carrots and celery cooking together gently in olive oil . |