Example sentences of "a few days [conj] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 A solution is to make the following adjustments and stick to them for a few days while the body clock follows the lead given by your altered life-style .
2 But a few days before the squad was chosen , Rob Saunders , of London Irish , who had just changed jobs , informed Fitzgerald that he would have to change his mind and refuse the invitation .
3 William , who has been on invalidity benefit since the accident , accepted a settlement of £70,000 a few days before the case started .
4 In toads , for instance , the males sit on the backs of females for a few days before the female lays her eggs .
5 I heard that she was widowed a few days before the baby was born .
6 Just a few days before the festival begins , they 're adding the final touches to the stage .
7 A FEW DAYS after the master had forbidden Cathy to visit Linton , he asked my opinion of the boy .
8 Mr Beechey , pictured here a few days after the body of his neighbour was discovered , said nothing during the hearing .
9 In fact , she did not realise she was to have the honour conferred on her for a few days after the letter arrived .
10 ( 1 would suggest that you do this over a few days as the list may well vary according to the mood you are in . )
11 In some homes it is possible to stay for a few days or a week at a time either occasionally or on a regular basis .
12 If there is no luck after a few days or the child is showing antagonism to the potty then the parent should leave the training for a few more weeks .
13 After fertilization has taken place , the zygote is cultured in the laboratory for a few days and the proembryo is then placed in the woman 's uterus .
14 If your tank contains a ‘ chaser ’ , new fish may need to be placed in a breeding trap for a few days until the aggressor gets used to it — or a tank divider is an even better idea .
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