Example sentences of "[verb] for [art] few [noun pl] after " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mustard should be allowed to stand for a few minutes after mixing and before serving to allow the flavour to develop , but mix little and often the flavour will be retained but the pungency will soon be lost . |
| 2 | It rained for a few days after that shake of early March . |
| 3 | Uterine contractions continue for a few days after birth ( they are often particularly evident when the child begins to suck at the nipple ) . |
| 4 | We sat chatting for a few minutes after finishing our meal . |
| 5 | Normally Rachel slept for a few hours after the feed and Carrie had made sure her husband knew what to do should the baby wake up before she got home . |