Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] [prep] a few second " in BNC.
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| 1 | Add the margarine or butter and rub in with your hands or blend for a few seconds . |
| 2 | Melt the butter , add the flour and cook for a few seconds , then gradually add the milk , straining it into the roux mixture . |
| 3 | Heat the oil in a large frying pan , add the garlic and cook for a few seconds . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | He looked very serious , and thought for a few seconds . |
| 6 | ‘ May I still have the interview with you which you promised ? ’ she asked straight out — and thought for a few seconds , as he looked sternly at her , that she had blown it , and that he had taken the strongest exception to her reminding him of his promise . |
| 7 | He shaded his eyes and blinked for a few seconds until he had adjusted to the change . |