Example sentences of "[vb infin] a few minutes [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ May I steal a few minutes of your time on this unique occasion and go back to November 22 , 1944 when nine Mosquitos from our Squadron were briefed to mark the U-Boat pens at Trondheim for 171 Lancasters . |
| 2 | Er , in the introductions I did n't stand up and er , introduce myself cos I felt it would steal a few minutes of my er presentation ! |
| 3 | If we find him for you , I fancy we 'd value a few minutes of his time ourselves , if we find him … ’ |
| 4 | In strictly layman 's terms , the amount of additional engine-weight and fuel that any supersonic aircraft could get off the ground would give a few minutes of sub-orbital time , if that . |
| 5 | Drying time : wearable within the hour after drying in a warm room — if you do n't mind a few minutes of clamminess at the obvious places where the material is thicker such as the pockets and waistband . |
| 6 | Zounds ! — I 'd like a few minutes at the bottom of her ! |
| 7 | ‘ I 'm very sorry to bother you , ’ Jackson said smoothly , ‘ But I 'd like a few minutes of your time . |
| 8 | She was in food time this morning , and could spend a few minutes on the bridge , looking at the river . |
| 9 | But first he would have a few minutes of self-indulgence . |