Example sentences of "[to-vb] for a few [noun] and " in BNC.
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1 | So it might pay a mother to wait for a few days and see what happened to the baby . |
2 | It is normal for this sensitivity to remain for a few flights and then gradually to disappear . |
3 | He and the housekeeper continued to converse for a few minutes and finally he said , ‘ Very well , Mrs Pettifer , sherry at six . ’ |
4 | So erm I 've got a bit of time also in which to apply for a few things and go and see a few people erm |
5 | It was difficult to raise the vein as the filly staggered around , but she came to rest for a few seconds and I dug my thumb into the jugular furrow . |