Example sentences of "[vb pp] for a few minute " in BNC.
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| 1 | Lead levels from a system with lead piping are much higher in the first few pints that come from a tap that has been left turned off than after the water has run for a few minutes , as this flushes out much of the dissolved lead . |
| 2 | It is applied with a brush , sponge or pad , left for a few minutes , and then rinsed off . |
| 3 | The prevention is new Wella Balsam Intensive Dry Ends Conditioner , regularly massaged into the ends of your hair , left for a few minutes and rinsed out . |
| 4 | The blow would have killed him instantly — at least , he might have lived for a few minutes in a technical sense , but he would have been unconscious and effectively dead . |
| 5 | ‘ Donkey has waited for a few minutes . |
| 6 | The light changed for a few minutes and a watery sun hit the flanks of Lovely Seat . |
| 7 | After the action had lasted for a few minutes , County Inspector Meharg , through a loudhailer , ordered : ‘ The police will hold their hands , please . ’ |