Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb past] [prep] a [adj] minute " in BNC.
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1 | Georgina chatted for a few minutes about the qualities she considered desirable in a secretary ; she even asked Celia 's opinion . |
2 | HIGH-RIDING Swansea swept into an eighth minute lead against a Chester side looking to continue their recent revival . |
3 | Shivering , she brushed a few drops of rain from her face , glad when Rune returned in a few minutes in the promised taxi . |
4 | Harry paused for a few minutes . |
5 | And things got no better for City in the second half when first Kevin Sheedy hammered in a 57th minute free-kick and then Quinn doubled his tally for the night seven minutes from time with a delightful chip . |
6 | Lee Sharpe 's fourth goal in three games opened the way after seven minutes , Cantona rapped in a 45th minute penalty and Steve Bruce wrapped it up with an 88th minute header . |
7 | Marlene waited for a few minutes before calling softly to Keith , |
8 | With 15 minutes remaining Tony Butler equalised with a long-range drive and Chris Hodge fired in an 85th minute winner . |
9 | To quote the same news report : ‘ Supporters who had been fierce rivals seconds before when Don Gillies fired in an 80th minute equaliser for Bristol , suddenly joined in a combined celebration . |
10 | Sarah stayed outside a few minutes longer , her spirits lifting wondrously , and she felt as happy as a robin singing among the branches of the oak tree . |
11 | As goalkeeper Tony Meola produced a string of fantastic saves , England 's self-belief ebbed into the Foxboro turf and it was no real shock when budding rock musician Alexi Lalas powered in a 72nd minute header |