Example sentences of "[verb] for [art] [adj] more [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | When I gave it away I believe I was still playing well enough to continue for a few more years , but I had had enough , and it was time to consider the family . |
2 | Around this time , as it was evident that the trams in London would have to be kept going for a few more years , visible external truss rods and other strengthening devices began to appear on many of the cars . |
3 | Blend for a few more seconds . |
4 | ‘ If you stay here she 'll probably call for a dozen more rehearsals of that damn kiss — so why do n't we cut out of here for a while and go for a coffee ? |
5 | He stared for a few more seconds and let his head fall back . |
6 | If feeding and antibiotics continued to be administered Tony could be expected to live for a few more years . |
7 | Virginia lay for a few more seconds , biting her lip and wriggling as each fresh , lascivious moment relentlessly came back to her . |
8 | ‘ Dr Strangelove ’ was not to be imagined for a few more years but it was n t reassuring to learn that nuclear submarine crews were supplied with pistols with which to shoot any shipmate who showed signs of wanting to fire an unauthorized missile . |
9 | The Syracusan tyranny lasted for a few more years ; Hiero was even able to install his son Deinomenes as ruler of a new city of Etna , built to house the population of Katane and Naxos , ousted some time in the 470s ( cp . |
10 | Hoping for a few more Leeds wins as the draws have seen us slide from 2nd to 5th . |