Example sentences of "[noun sg] [adv] a [det] minute " in BNC.
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| 1 | Referee Jimmy Johnston had given a general warning about foul play only a few minutes earlier . |
| 2 | Martin Gilfellan had taken the car just a few minutes before the accident and was being followed by the police when he drove straight over a junction . |
| 3 | A police spokeswoman said they could not confirm reports of a second bag snatch from a another woman 's car just a few minutes later . |
| 4 | She stole a final critical glance at her face , mentally awarding herself top marks for skilful covering of the tear-stains which had marred her skin just a few minutes before . |
| 5 | Jacob was not waiting there , but he put in an appearance only a few minutes later , beaming cheerfully . |
| 6 | It remained in place only a few minutes more , When the Commanding Officer ordered not only a change of the command team which had built it , but a change of design as well . |
| 7 | He informs his head of security only a few minutes before he wants to go somewhere , not trusting even him . |
| 8 | President Bush on March 20 vetoed a US$77,500 million tax relief and economic growth bill only a few minutes after Congress completed work on it . |
| 9 | The Lacona is set in a tranquil garden which rolls down towards a sheltered sandy beach just a few minutes walk away . |
| 10 | ‘ You , ’ the constable pointed to Will , ‘ what have you seen , was there a man here a few minutes ago or not ? ’ |
| 11 | Happily he missed , tried the shot again a few minutes later , and middled it . |
| 12 | ‘ When he puts a bad cross in , he 'll go down the line again a few minutes later and try once more . |
| 13 | Shiona 's plane touched down at Glasgow airport just a few minutes before midday the following day . |