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Meanings of few minutes in English

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Usage of few minutes in English
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The last few minutes almost offer a sliver of hope to Europe.
The Guardian
2
I phoned Scott's number an hour ago, again a few minutes ago.
The Girl on the Train
3
After a few minutes of us scrubbing, someone said, You need water.
This child will be great
4
The witness said: Just a few minutes later there was another incident.
The Guardian
5
Several other parents were given similar hearings of a few minutes each.
News.com.au
6
Drain oil from churros and allow to stand for a few minutes.
The South African
7
A few minutes later, the police car drew up outside Longnor House.
Report for Murder
8
In a few minutes, however, he was safely on his way again.
The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke
9
Mr. Huxter naturally followed over in the course of a few minutes.
The Invisible Man
10
Gila River has Phoenix's 4 million residents a few minutes' drive away.
The Guardian
11
Lyra worked quickly, and within a few minutes every dæmon was free.
The golden compass
12
The police were here just a few minutes ago, looking for him.
Hot six
13
The reply came back a few minutes later; that was scrambled too.
The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke
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A few minutes later, Harry rang the doorbell at the Quinns' house.
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
15
I saw no reason not to humor Nina a few minutes longer.
Carrion comfort
16
After a few minutes' reading, his memory received the jog it required.
The preacher
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