Example sentences of "a [adj] [adj] days [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A few odd days of film work slotted neatly round that weekend , leaving her no ready excuse apart from cowardice . |
| 2 | Between the two examinations he spent a few necessary days of recuperation at Swindon , spending some time with Dad Uzzell . |
| 3 | So , except during a few warm days in summer , a white coat would seem to put its wearer at a disadvantage . |
| 4 | And in the general confusion over Sunday opening , there was the opportunity of sneaking a few extra days of trading , and most booksellers who took this up were well rewarded for their efforts . |
| 5 | And yet , despite his obvious distress , this man had not even tried to save his nephew other than , through his lamentable dithering , allowing the poor child a few more days of life . |
| 6 | Get a few more days after Easter I 'll be alright . |
| 7 | On Feb. 5 the UN Security Council extended economic sanctions against Iraq for a further 60 days on account of Iraq 's non-compliance with previous UN resolutions . |
| 8 | To finish in style , we spent a luxurious four days in Palm Springs — lying by the pool — in temperatures of 120C , just enough to finish off the tan . |
| 9 | 5 You can take the Braun Plaque Remover on holiday — one night of recharging gives you a good 10 days of power if you brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes . |
| 10 | As his former team-mates undergo a torturous five days of fitness testing abroad , Hill will relax with his family before embarking on ‘ two months of hard work on my own . |