Example sentences of "i [verb] [adv] for [art] while " in BNC.

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1 ‘ At least let me stay here for a while until I get my head clear . ’
2 She went back into the house and I waited outside for a while enjoying the cool breeze .
3 " May I sit here for a while and keep you company ? " asked the fox .
4 I sat there for a while .
5 I sat quietly for a while finishing my most recent cup of coffee .
6 I stood there for a while in the damp grey afternoon and whispered : ‘ Godspeed . ’
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