Example sentences of "a few [adj] days [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.

  Next page
No Sentence
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 .
  Next page