Example sentences of "[vb base] for a few minute " in BNC.

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1 Rachel groaned as her alarm sounded the following Monday morning and , rolling over , she flicked the button to silence it , then lay for a few minutes staring at the ceiling .
2 2 Add the mushrooms and spring onions , then stir in the tomato purée and soured cream and simmer for a few minutes .
3 Simmer for a few minutes .
4 Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is thickened .
5 Add a cinnamon stick or a few slices of fresh root ginger , then simmer for a few minutes — check it has a good flavour , then remove the spices and add 450g/1lb chopped rhubarb .
6 Then either leave to rehydrate , then eat or alternatively cook for a few minutes before eating .
7 Add peppers and tomatoes and cook for a few minutes , then add the remainder of the vegetables , the marjoram and wine and simmer gently for 30 minutes .
8 Cook for a few minutes more , stirring thoroughly .
9 Bake for a few minutes , to allow the pastry to just cook .
10 If you wait for a few minutes , and it really can be that long , you might be surprised to discover that Windows un-freezes of its own accord .
11 Blend for a few minutes until light and fluffy .
12 Add the rice and saffron and sauté for a few minutes with the onion until opaque .
13 Sauté for a few minutes .
14 Make your own by mixing oatmeal and water into a paste ; massage over the face , leave for a few minutes , then rinse with warm water .
15 Leave for a few minutes .
16 ( viii ) Rinse with de-ionized water , leave for a few minutes to dry thoroughly , soak in xylene and mount .
17 If it 's not ready , boil for a few minutes more and test again .
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