Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] [pers pn] for [art] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He said to Mariana , ‘ I 'll take her for a few minutes . |
| 2 | In that case the Lapp had said he would do it for a few drinks if we had any with us . |
| 3 | I support the intention of the Bill and its important deterrent aspects , and I shall support it for the same reason as the hon. Member for Oxford , East , but I must confess that I do so with some reluctance at this stage . |
| 4 | It would last her for a few days . |
| 5 | Those who have a real interest will leave it for a few years before attempting training . |
| 6 | Now I will leave you for a few minutes . |
| 7 | You can adopt an ant for £20 — which some people may consider a little extreme , considering a scorpion will sting you for the same amount . |
| 8 | He 'll cry long and hard , and though you can soothe him for a few minutes at a time , hours can pass without you ever really silencing the cries . |
| 9 | Your wife 's very tired — she 's bound to be weak , after losing so much blood — but you can see her for a few minutes . ’ |
| 10 | can spoil it for the many . |