Example sentences of "[noun] [verb] [adj] for [art] few " in BNC.
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1 | The keel stayed solid for a few moments , then clouded and became clear as glass . |
2 | The snow is so deep — three metres outside the door here — that after big storms , potentially dangerous ski areas remain inaccessible for a few days . |
3 | She had never mentioned that she possessed musical ability , so the crew listened spellbound for a few minutes as she played the carol ‘ Silent Night , Holy Night ’ , as though she had been rehearsing for a month . |
4 | After he 'd gone Sarella sat still for a few moments with her head resting on the chair-back . |
5 | The ground became firm for a few hundred yards and I ran , my eyes taking in every dot on the horizon , looking for that familiar yellow speck , but I missed seeing a sandy hollow right under my nose . |
6 | The CO looked thoughtful for a few moments . |
7 | This makes the hollow stem go rubbery for a few seconds , but then it just stiffens up straight as it cools . |
8 | IF you are planning to take part in the sponsored step aerobics session for the day care centre sit tight for a few weeks . |