Example sentences of "[vb infin] a few minutes [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Once each has had a turn , the group may spend a few minutes discussing possible methods of achieving any identified learning needs . |
| 2 | So this evening , as we come to the end of one year and prepare for the next , can we spend a few minutes doing a spiritual work-out and look at the consequences of what John wrote about the uniqueness of Jesus . |
| 3 | Sir Paul would be grateful if Commander Dalgliesh could spare a few minutes to see him . |
| 4 | As we prepare for the future , we thought we 'd take a few minutes to look back — at the first ten years of Central News . |
| 5 | It did take a few minutes to get used to the cutting action of steadying the saw on it shoe , starting the motor , then gradually starting the cut by pivoting down with the blade , but it was a knack soon acquired . |
| 6 | I think it should only take a few minutes to have you begging me to make love to you … ’ |
| 7 | Children can learn that food is available only at the table so they may manage a few minutes sitting down to eat and then get up and run around . |