Example sentences of "[adv] [prep] a [det] minutes " in BNC.
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1 | Pat said quickly , " Well , we can go to 45 But surely it is all right for a few minutes here . " |
2 | Once in the hides , sentries had been posted to protect the company positions , and many of the men took the opportunity to get some rest , if only for a few minutes . |
3 | Always close and lock all doors and windows when you leave your caravan — even if it 's only for a few minutes . |
4 | To protect your bike , always lock it every time you leave it , even if it 's only for a few minutes . |
5 | ‘ Only for a few minutes . |
6 | It 's only for a few minutes till I buy these and then you can have a turn at walking . |
7 | If we could talk to you inside for a few minutes you wo n't regret it . ’ |
8 | Gannets and fulmars appeared out of the mist , flew alongside for a few minutes and disappeared again . |
9 | Wendell lit a cigar and puffed on it thoughtfully for a few minutes before saying , ‘ Those guardians of yours , Harry — the ones who filched your father 's legacy from you . |
10 | 5 Return the turkey or chicken pieces to the pan and cook gently for a few minutes . |
11 | Add the ginger , garlic and Curry Powder , fry gently for a few minutes . |
12 | Turn into a lightly floured board and knead gently for a few minutes . |
13 | There is no trim , mixture , flaps , prop control or gyros to worry about , so with a final tug at the harness , one can only glare balefully at the JAP again , decide that it has kept going thus far and may therefore be relied upon to continue doing so for a few minutes longer , and prepare to commit aviation . |
14 | It was too late to save the rick , so for a few minutes he stood and stared at the flames . |
15 | Then ignore the puppy entirely for a few minutes , emphasizing that no further play will follow under these circumstances . |
16 | The time demanded in maintaining roses is not great , it does not mean a number of hours or days a week , but it does mean a regular tour around , if only of a few minutes ' duration , perhaps in the evenings , with secateurs in hand to snip or prune away faded flowers , and a puff or spray here and there as and when you find aphids or other pests . |
17 | A storm arrives from the west , the snow falling so thickly in a few minutes that I fear I will lose my way . |
18 | ‘ The Kilcharran will be alongside in a few minutes . |
19 | Well thank you very much , it 's obviously a totally different point of view to what we 'll hear perhaps in a few minutes . |
20 | ‘ Thanks , ’ Trent said , to delay his death , if only by a few minutes . |
21 | He said : ‘ He took a chance coming in here , I was only away for a few minutes . |
22 | ‘ How much difference would it make if you cleared this away for a few minutes — that 's all ? ’ persisted Huy . |
23 | ‘ Just for a few minutes . |
24 | ‘ I need your help just for a few minutes . |
25 | Spend some time reading or , even better , join a class and then practise , practise , practise — just for a few minutes each day . |
26 | And just for a few minutes she savoured the circuitous routes of pleasure . |
27 | Just for a few minutes ? |
28 | Just for a few minutes , she needed to be near to him . |
29 | Roll the cake up towards that end and hold in place just for a few minutes . |
30 | Okay , working with anybody , just just for just for a few minutes each it 's just because what I want you to experience is what it 's like to continually go over the same thing , I want you to experience that , to continually stick to your guns just experience that okay ? |