Example sentences of "only [prep] [art] [det] minute " in BNC.
Next pageNo | Sentence |
---|---|
1 | 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 . |
2 | Always close and lock all doors and windows when you leave your caravan — even if it 's only for a few minutes . |
3 | To protect your bike , always lock it every time you leave it , even if it 's only for a few minutes . |
4 | ‘ Only for a few minutes . |
5 | It 's only for a few minutes till I buy these and then you can have a turn at walking . |
6 | 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 . |
7 | ‘ Thanks , ’ Trent said , to delay his death , if only by a few minutes . |