Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] for a few [noun] " in BNC.

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31 I have n't toured for a few years now , apart from the World Cup and I made that an exception because I felt we could go all the way and win it . ’
32 In 1986 , when leading , he hit a four-iron into it , his confidence seemingly shattered for a few years after .
33 Then either leave to rehydrate , then eat or alternatively cook for a few minutes before eating .
34 You see , when we went through the asteroid storm , I did n't watch for a few seconds .
35 Normally , each hair follicle goes through a resting phase ( telogen ) every few years : hair stops growing , falls out and is n't replaced for a few months .
36 I was afraid to go to bed , or even to sleep for a few moments in my chair .
37 Your hair may be well cut , but if you 're a trendy executive and your latest hairdo is just that tiny bit mumsy , you may as well hibernate for a few months .
38 There are about 3,000 bears there and they could be a hazard if they come out of the dens and have n't eaten for a few months . ’
39 He had n't shaved for a few days and a sickly smell clung to his clothes and hair .
40 Sir Stanley 's only regret is that he did n't play for a few years more .
41 He then fainted for a few seconds .
42 Add a cinnamon stick or a few slices of fresh root ginger , then simmer for a few minutes — check it has a good flavour , then remove the spices and add 450g/1lb chopped rhubarb .
43 Rachel groaned as her alarm sounded the following Monday morning and , rolling over , she flicked the button to silence it , then lay for a few minutes staring at the ceiling .
44 Then relax for a few moments .
45 The group then reassembles for a few days to allow everyone to present their trial training session .
46 She used to come down here from London , sometimes just for a meal , sometimes to unwind for a few days , sometimes with some young swain or other , sometimes on her own .
47 Most large towns in Britain with sizable Asian communities have three or four resident hakims , and an unknown number visit Britain from abroad to practise for a few weeks several times a year .
48 Q I recently became the owner of a pond which I planted and then left for a few weeks before I put the fish in .
49 Now that 's settled can I carry on moping for a few hours more ? ’
50 Local information suggests that it was occasionally worked for a few years after this , but by the 1950s had stopped completely .
51 Now you 've worked through these 12 exercises , lightly jog for a few seconds and remember to jog where you can , whether it 's going for a bus or running up the stairs .
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