Example sentences of "[pos pn] [noun sg] for a [det] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 31 | Liz had continued to live at home with her parents , but she was now thinking about going to stay with her brother and his wife for a few weeks . |
| 32 | He lay on his back for a few moments as he always did , then turned onto his right side , arranging himself as if for sleep . |
| 33 | It is not unknown for barbel to pull a rod into the water with a speed and viciousness that has to be seen to be believed , even when the angler has only glanced away from his rod for a few seconds . |
| 34 | Dr McNab had Come to the door of his ward for a few moments to watch the heating of the bath-water ; then with a sigh and a shake of his head he had retired inside again . |
| 35 | Hawkins considered his glass for a few moments , then looked up at Talbot . |
| 36 | After fiddling with the stem of his glass for a few seconds , he looked straight at her and said : |
| 37 | He turned on the guards who held Harry between them , and looked at his prisoner for a few minutes in silence . |
| 38 | David Puttnam will be going round with a quiet smile on his face for a few days . |
| 39 | Of course there were those who remained staunch , Guy reminded himself , as he reached into his tunic for a few coins . |
| 40 | Or concentrate on your breathing for a few minutes , just feeling your stomach rising and falling but without trying to control the breathing in any way . |
| 41 | ‘ We thought we would only be away from our village for a few days , ’ she said . |
| 42 | After reading your magazine for a few years now , I feel it 's time to send you a letter . |
| 43 | HAVING BEEN a regular reader of your magazine for a few years now , I have been most interested in the regular updates on the progress in restoration of Bf 109G G-USTV . |
| 44 | Hold your breath for a few moments . |
| 45 | For the best way to job-hunt in Europe is by going to the country of your choice for a few weeks and signing up with several private employment agencies . |
| 46 | They may not bite as such but simply close their jaws around your hand for a few moments . |
| 47 | Would n't It be better , Nathaniel , to let us all relax and enjoy our expedition for a few weeks ? |
| 48 | ‘ Please may we borrow your office for a few minutes , Major Spicer ? ’ |