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 | Then I wandered around for a while , casting wistful glances at my tables . |
| 3 | I wandered around for a while , in a bit of a daze , and then strolled back here . |
| 4 | I dawdled around for a while and then headed south . |
| 5 | ‘ Bless my soul , ’ said Calatin in a deep rumbling voice , ‘ bless my soul , I believe I dropped off for a while . |
| 6 | I hung around for a while … now I come to think of it , I walked a short way along the path , looking for him . ’ |
| 7 | I struggled on for a while , but I know my limitations when it comes to design , especially as we have grown to expect a high standard in QP . |
| 8 | She went back into the house and I waited outside for a while enjoying the cool breeze . |
| 9 | " May I sit here for a while and keep you company ? " asked the fox . |
| 10 | I went , erm I have n't for a while , I said but I do very occasionally cos I he goes |
| 11 | I sat around for a while , talking to people . |
| 12 | I sat there for a while . |
| 13 | I sat quietly for a while finishing my most recent cup of coffee . |
| 14 | I stood there for a while in the damp grey afternoon and whispered : ‘ Godspeed . ’ |