Example sentences of "[pers pn] a few minutes [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ He is fully committed for several weeks ahead , but he could spare you a few minutes at the end of his list one day . ’ |
| 2 | I 'm sorry to intrude on you at this hour , but if you can give me a few minutes of your time you may be able to help me , and I 'll be very much obliged . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ He was kind enough to give me a few minutes after Evensong yesterday . ’ |
| 4 | Inspector Montgomery asks if you would be kind enough to step into the library when you 've finished your coffee , and give him a few minutes of your time . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ Mr Cunningham asked if you could spare him a few minutes before leaving the hotel . |
| 6 | Have n't these candidates got the guts to face up to the voters who elect them to Parliament and spare us a few minutes of their time . |