Example sentences of "[verb] [prep] a few minutes ' " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is absurd , every time we introduce another element of our policy , for him to leap on to the populist pitch and then , as he no doubt will in a few minutes ' time , find some detailed reasons for being opposed to it . |
| 2 | The individual trials lasted no more than five minutes each followed by a few minutes ' deliberation . |
| 3 | This would force some leading figures , like Shadow Chancellor Gordon Brown , to fight for a few minutes ' speaking time from the floor — or keep quiet . |
| 4 | He would be coming round to collect in a few minutes ' time . |
| 5 | K. Peacock , of Belgrave Terrace , Hurworth Place , Darlington , remembers the whole class stood for a few minutes ' silence when told the news at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School . |