Example sentences of "and [vb base] [adv] for [num] " in BNC.
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| 1 | St Albans held on for the rest of the match to win 2–1 and take the ladies ' title for the second time and make up for four previous final defeats by Mutineers . |
| 2 | Bring the mustard liquid to the boil , add the beef slices tied to the fork and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes . |
| 3 | Bring back to just under the boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes . |
| 4 | Place the redcurrants , the blackcurrants , and the gooseberries in a large saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water , cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes until just tender . |
| 5 | Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the fruit is plump and soft . |
| 6 | Bring just to the boil , then reduce the heat immediately , cover and simmer gently for 2½ hours . |
| 7 | Bring to the boil , then reduce the heat , cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes . |
| 8 | 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 . |
| 9 | Cover and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes or until all of the stock is absorbed . |
| 10 | Again , warm up for 20 to 25 minutes , do your repeats and warm down for 20 to 25 minutes . |
| 11 | Pour in the very hot water , cover tightly and cook vigorously for 2 minutes . |
| 12 | Cover and cook gently for 5 minutes . |
| 13 | Add the onion and cook gently for 5 minutes , with browning it . |
| 14 | Cover again and cook gently for 15 minutes more . |
| 15 | Add the lamb and cook gently for 3–4 minutes . |
| 16 | Reduce the heat , cover and cook gently for 20 minutes , until the rice is soft . |
| 17 | Bring to the boil and cook hard for 10 minutes , then lower the heat and cover . |
| 18 | Bring the peas to the boil and cook rapidly for 10 minutes , skimming off any scum that rises to the surface of the water with a spoon . |
| 19 | Add the sugar , butter and eggs and mix thoroughly for 2 to 3 min . |
| 20 | Add the courgettes and onion and fry gently for 4 minutes . |
| 21 | Stir in the Curry Powder and fry gently for 2–3 minutes . |
| 22 | Lying down , with knees bent towards the chest , raise the elbows , head and shoulders towards the knees and hold up for 5 counts . |
| 23 | Raise the elbows head and shoulders towards the knees and hold up for 5 counts . |
| 24 | Raise the elbows , head and shoulders towards the knees and hold up for 5 counts . |
| 25 | Raise the elbows , head and shoulders towards the knees and hold up for 5 counts . |
| 26 | Raise the elbows , head and shoulders towards the knees and hold up for 5 counts . |
| 27 | Raise the elbows , head and shoulders towards the knees and hold up for 5 counts . |
| 28 | Lying as shown , raise the elbows head and shoulders towards the knees and hold up for 5 counts . |
| 29 | Lying as shown raise the elbows , head and shoulders towards the knees and hold up for 5 counts . |
| 30 | Lying as shown , raise the elbows , head and shoulders towards the knees and hold up for 5 counts . |