Example sentences of "for [adj] than [art] couple [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Whether yours is a family garden which has to sustain the rigorous attentions of children , a more sedate garden for entertaining al fresco , or a small city garden with little room for more than a couple of raised flowers beds , a patio can give your home and lifestyle a whole new dimension . |
| 2 | Even the biggest stars rarely sell 6m copies ( as Janet must do if Virgin is to make a profit ) for more than a couple of records . |
| 3 | The second , or spare rod , is never left to fish for itself for more than a couple of minutes . |
| 4 | Kelly liked the man but dreaded those rare occasions when their conversations lasted for more than a couple of sentences . |
| 5 | I ca n't hang around with anyone , if I hang around with anyone that 's a smackhead for more than a couple of days , then it 's going to be tempting , so I 've got to keep meself away from them . |
| 6 | One broken collar-bone , and a cut on the back of his shoulder — and even that refused to bleed for more than a couple of minutes . |