Example sentences of "[noun sg] for about 10 [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ The average Computer Security Manager has been in his job for about 10 months . |
| 2 | Carbenoxolone was the market leader for about 10 years but its structural similarities to the steroid hormone aldosterone was probably responsible for side-effects such as weight gain , oedema ( accumulation of fluid in tissues ) , hypokalaemia ( potassium loss ) and hypertension found in some patients . |
| 3 | Cover and cook the cranberries in 300ml ( 1/2 pt ) water for about 10 mins , or until all the berries have burst . |
| 4 | Mrs Buxton , aged 82 , plans to travel with the containers : ‘ We have been running as a charity for about 10 years and I usually go over with the donations to cities such as Krakow and report back on what is badly needed over there . ’ |
| 5 | On Jan. 15 , 1990 , Centromín workers went on strike for about 10 days to demand improvements in wages and conditions and the release of Víctor Taype , the president of the National Federation of Mine , Metallurgical and Steel Workers ( Federación Nacional de Trabajadores Mineros , Metalúrgicos y Siderúrgicos — FNTMMS ) , who had been detained in Huancavelica since November 1989 on terrorist charges . |
| 6 | Leave to chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes . |
| 7 | Cover the bowl and put it into the fridge for about 10 minutes , so that the gelatine just begins to set . |
| 8 | Fry the onions , celery , peppers and okra for about 10 minutes until soft . |
| 9 | ‘ I 've been learning the ancient Japanese martial art of san tu dang for about 10 years now and that helps me keep my weight constant . |
| 10 | He told the court at Wakefield : ‘ I was grappling with the pit bull for about 10 minutes to get it off and I also got bitten . ’ |
| 11 | Cook under a moderately hot grill for about 10 minutes . |
| 12 | Stamp into different shapes , place on a greased baking sheet and bake in batches in the pre-heated oven for about 10 minutes . |
| 13 | Gently cook the onion and sage in the butter for about 10 minutes or until the onion is soft ( do not allow to brown ) . |
| 14 | He had whilst I was lying intoxicated on my bed in my quarter had oral sex , had masturbated over my body and had entered my vagina for about 10 seconds . |
| 15 | Fry gently over a low heat for about 10 minutes . |
| 16 | Cook over a low heat for about 10 minutes . |