Example sentences of "[vb infin] for [art] few [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | Let us think for a few moments of the wonderful achievements of the human race — the towns that have been built , the works of art that have been produced — the books , plays , films , pictures , music … the progress that has been made in science and technology . |
2 | ‘ I 'll stay for a few days at least — if she can put up with me . ’ |
3 | We think they should be able to get jobs and hope they will stay for a few years at least . |
4 | In order not to dull your pleasure I intend to only speak for a few minutes in case we all get snowed in/melt away in the heat ! |
5 | Green water of a consistency like pea soup is familiar to most pool owners , for even in well established pools this condition may occur for a few days during early spring when the water is warmed by the sun , so algae appears before the submerged oxygenating plants have had a chance to start growing again . |
6 | If travelling in a car , you might stop for a few minutes as a penalty , refusing to speak to the child until he behaves . |
7 | If they timed it just right they could scavenge for a few hours before going to the Royalty in Ladbroke Grove for the Saturday morning minors . |
8 | Remove the vanilla pod , skim the jam , and let it cool for a few minutes before turning it into small jars . |
9 | Browse in the gift shop or enjoy refreshment in the restaurant , and you can reflect for a few moments on how different things might have been without the events of 1066 . |
10 | ‘ I 'd settle for a few years with four legs like a cheetah and be able to go at forty miles an hour , ’ Otley declared . |