A very few minutes sufficed to show that the plans of the bomber were not there.
A few minutes in a tub would hardly suffice to scratch the surface.
Five minutes had sufficed to make a complete transformation in his appearance.
She could see the train clearly enough, five minutes would suffice to get her grandmother back on board.
There was never enough time; but twelve minutes would probably suffice.
Thirty minutes of "quality time" each week might not suffice.
A few minutes had sufficed to change the situation completely in our disfavor and to make it very serious.
A very few minutes sufficed to give us the facts.
A few minutes sufficed to arrange the order of the Procession.
A few minutes will suffice for all I have to say.