Example sentences of "[verb] [verb] [prep] a few minute " in BNC.
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| 1 | Lead levels from a system with lead piping are much higher in the first few pints that come from a tap that has been left turned off than after the water has run for a few minutes , as this flushes out much of the dissolved lead . |
| 2 | ‘ Donkey has waited for a few minutes . |
| 3 | That would be her neighbour wanting to chat for a few minutes . |
| 4 | Remove the meat from the pan and allow to stand for a few minutes before slicing . |
| 5 | Turn off the heat and allow to set for a few minutes . |
| 6 | Allow to rest for a few minutes then roll , on a lightly floured board , into rounds 5–6ins/12–15cm in diameter . |
| 7 | The blow would have killed him instantly — at least , he might have lived for a few minutes in a technical sense , but he would have been unconscious and effectively dead . |
| 8 | I was on time but kept waiting for a few minutes so that the assembled Health Authority Chairmen and administrators could pass a motion condemning the Government 's offer as divisive . |
| 9 | Sprinkle the yeast over the water in a cup and leave to stand for a few minutes in a warm place before stirring to completely dissolve the yeast . |
| 10 | Mustard should be allowed to stand for a few minutes after mixing and before serving to allow the flavour to develop , but mix little and often the flavour will be retained but the pungency will soon be lost . |
| 11 | Leave to cool for a few minutes , and then add to the processed salmon . |
| 12 | Leave to cool for a few minutes , then turn out onto a wire rack to cool . |
| 13 | He and the housekeeper continued to converse for a few minutes and finally he said , ‘ Very well , Mrs Pettifer , sherry at six . ’ |
| 14 | After the action had lasted for a few minutes , County Inspector Meharg , through a loudhailer , ordered : ‘ The police will hold their hands , please . ’ |
| 15 | It was very simple , efficient , and reliable in operation , with the minor disadvantage that the vaporizer required preheating for a few minutes before the engine could be started ; when running , it retained sufficient heat to ignite the injected fuel . |
| 16 | She stood listening for a few minutes , trying not to smile . |
| 17 | We sat chatting for a few minutes after finishing our meal . |