Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] for [art] [det] minutes " in BNC.
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1 | 2 Add the mushrooms and spring onions , then stir in the tomato purée and soured cream and simmer for a few minutes . |
2 | 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 . |
3 | Ten a.m. , 24th July ; just finished breakfast with the mortar team and relaxing for a few minutes over a mug of hot tea discussing the number of casualties after the heavy shelling last night . |
4 | The three of them talked politely about horses and racing for a few minutes , before Kelly decided it was time to leave . |
5 | The Collector sat on his heels by the edge of the pit and watched for a few minutes before continuing on his way . |
6 | ‘ I just wandered around and watched for a few minutes , to see how things were done , ’ she said over her shoulder , stowing a small block of fresh Parmesan in an airtight container before putting it in the fridge . |
7 | Then I realized that we kept returning to the same place and stopping for a few minutes , before moving off again around a similar route . |
8 | Add the rice and saffron and sauté for a few minutes with the onion until opaque . |
9 | Your presence may help to concentrate its mind , however , and you can establish a routine whereby it can run around and play for a few minutes after it has performed as desired . |
10 | She showered and shampooed her short dark hair , combing it into its neat bob , then she made toast and coffee and sat for a few minutes before her kitchen window which enjoyed the same view as her bedroom . |
11 | On her way back she was in such a state of euphoria that , in order to collect her thoughts , she pulled into the service road opposite the antique shop and sat for a few minutes . |