Example sentences of "[vb past] [verb] [prep] [art] few minutes " in BNC.
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| 1 | I was on time but kept waiting for a few minutes so that the assembled Health Authority Chairmen and administrators could pass a motion condemning the Government 's offer as divisive . |
| 2 | He and the housekeeper continued to converse for a few minutes and finally he said , ‘ Very well , Mrs Pettifer , sherry at six . ’ |
| 3 | After the action had lasted for a few minutes , County Inspector Meharg , through a loudhailer , ordered : ‘ The police will hold their hands , please . ’ |
| 4 | She stood listening for a few minutes , trying not to smile . |
| 5 | We sat chatting for a few minutes after finishing our meal . |