Example sentences of "to stand for a few [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | Before dusk Holly and those who had arrived that day were taken to the Bath house to stand for a few moments beneath the trickle of lukewarm water . |
2 | Mustard should be allowed to stand for a few minutes after mixing and before serving to allow the flavour to develop , but mix little and often the flavour will be retained but the pungency will soon be lost . |
3 | Sprinkle the yeast over the water in a cup and leave to stand for a few minutes in a warm place before stirring to completely dissolve the yeast . |
4 | Remove the meat from the pan and allow to stand for a few minutes before slicing . |
5 | Cooking procedures : most of the meals do not need cooking , just add hot water and leave them to stand for a few minutes . |