Example sentences of "[noun sg] [adv] [prep] a [det] minute " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ We 'd have half the police force here in a few minutes if we did , ’ she said . |
2 | ‘ I need your help just for a few minutes . |
3 | The sergeant thought Blanche would be tired after the tension of the previous hour or two , and he expected Blanche to sit at her desk quietly for a few minutes . |
4 | Roll the cake up towards that end and hold in place just for a few minutes . |
5 | Then ignore the puppy entirely for a few minutes , emphasizing that no further play will follow under these circumstances . |