Example sentences of "[adv] [adv] for a few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 31 | She sat there silently for a few moments . |
| 32 | Just sit there quietly for a few minutes and I 'll see if the doctor is free . ’ |
| 33 | It was with great relish that I prepared to burn it down — while Charles and Dimity were conveniently away for a few days . |
| 34 | FOOTSTEPS IN THE SAME ROOM , THEN THE RADIO IS TURNED UP VERY LOUD FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN RIGHT DOWN |
| 35 | He stood very still for a few seconds , a faint frown lining his forehead , then the wide mouth twisted in the wry teasing smile which flipped her heart over . |