Example sentences of "[conj] [adv] [prep] a [det] minute " in BNC.
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1 | He was horrified that even for a few minutes he could seriously have contemplated such destructive stupidity . |
2 | The time demanded in maintaining roses is not great , it does not mean a number of hours or days a week , but it does mean a regular tour around , if only of a few minutes ' duration , perhaps in the evenings , with secateurs in hand to snip or prune away faded flowers , and a puff or spray here and there as and when you find aphids or other pests . |
3 | Once in the hides , sentries had been posted to protect the company positions , and many of the men took the opportunity to get some rest , if only for a few minutes . |
4 | ‘ Thanks , ’ Trent said , to delay his death , if only by a few minutes . |
5 | And just for a few minutes she savoured the circuitous routes of pleasure . |
6 | And then in a few minutes Dennis is going to join with me in explaining to you how we are going to make the quality planning procedure work for you . |
7 | Colleagues , on composite motion thirty two , Toxic Shock Syndrome , I notice a number of colleagues went to the , the meeting that was held in the Conference Hall at lunchtime , and certainly for a few minutes , I had the opportunity to listen to some of the discussions that took place . |