Example sentences of "be [adv] a few minutes " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ There are only a few minutes left , ’ Henri warned . |
| 2 | But the time should still be only a few minutes and the parent should go to collect the child and indicate when it is appropriate to join the family again . |
| 3 | It would be only a few minutes — ENJOY IT . |
| 4 | He eyes me , thinking that , although I might have done a few things in the Arctic , I am still a tiny lad without any fat ; he decides that it will be just a few minutes . |
| 5 | A snap survey in the West Country by New Scientist found that a number of garages want £8 or more for what should be just a few minutes ' work . |
| 6 | She had only been there a few minutes , revelling in the multiplicity of objects and fabrics , when a little maid crept in and indicated shyly that she would unpack . |
| 7 | Cos you were just a few minutes later this morning . |
| 8 | ‘ There 's only a few minutes left , they 'll never … wait wait , Steven has it , he 's come from nowhere and yes , he 's going for a shot ! … ’ |
| 9 | It 's only a few minutes by air , ’ he explained when she looked astonished . |
| 10 | Right in but it 's only a few minutes away . |
| 11 | The news and , oh yes it 's only a few minutes lovey . |
| 12 | The excellent road system of the greater Belfast region means that Jordanstown is merely a few minutes ' drive from the capital , allowing students to take advantage of the social life and the living accommodation available in the city . |
| 13 | The excellent road system of the greater Belfast region means that Jordanstown is merely a few minutes ' drive from the capital , allowing students to take advantage of the social life and the living accommodation available in the city . |
| 14 | Situated only 60 metres from the International Drive resort centre , the Famous Host International is only a few minutes walk from a great selection of restaurants , bars , and general hub that Orlando has to offer . |
| 15 | It 's set in its own park with beautiful rolling gardens leading down to the road which separates the hotel from its own private beach , yet is only a few minutes from the centre . |
| 16 | There is a generous provision for car and coach parking and the centre is only a few minutes walk from the train and bus stations . |
| 17 | There is very easy access to the centre of Brno , by tram ( which is only a few minutes walk away ) . |
| 18 | Situated on its own private beach in Mazzaro Bay , this deluxe hotel is only a few minutes walk from the cable-car to Taormina . |
| 19 | Local shopping and other amenities are close at hand and the sea is only a few minutes ' drive away , when the tide is in . |
| 20 | From our site in Old College it is only a few minutes walk to Parliament House , where the highest criminal and civil courts in Scotland sit , and to the local Sheriff and district court . |
| 21 | ‘ The police station is only a few minutes walk away . ’ |
| 22 | This very friendly gasthaus is ideally situated next to the Hahnenkamm cable car , and is just a few minutes from the town centre . |
| 23 | Situated in a quiet position , this modern style pension is just a few minutes walk from the centre of Going . |
| 24 | The hotel is just a few minutes from the pleasant sandy beach and close to the bustling central market . |
| 25 | A lovely hotel built around its own swimming pool right on the beautiful beach , the Royal Garden Resort is just a few minutes ' trishaw ride from the town . |
| 26 | When it 's just a few minutes from the face , the thick cloud filling the valley gently wells up to lock in the cold . |
| 27 | Although the Diplomat is along a quiet side-street , it 's just a few minutes stroll from Munich 's pedestrian shopping areas . |
| 28 | ‘ He 's just a few minutes early for the unveiling of the new me . |
| 29 | Her flat was only a few minutes ' walk away from the station . |
| 30 | It was only a few minutes ' walk to her office in Aldersgate Street ; but she normally did not arrive there till nine . |