Example sentences of "[prep] a few [noun] after [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | Uterine contractions continue for a few days after birth ( they are often particularly evident when the child begins to suck at the nipple ) . |
2 | This inherited , natural , passive ( the baby has not produced it ) immunity to , for example , measles and whooping cough usually lasts only for a few months after birth . |
3 | The harvested roots are bulky and heavy to transport and they must be crushed within a few hours after harvest to avoid loss of the sugary Juice . |
4 | This is total rubbish , as if the body is to be buried or cremated within a few days after death , no such risk exists . |
5 | It is a social ritual , somewhat akin to a few drinks after work . |