Example sentences of "[be] [adj] for [art] few [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | They would be noticeable for a few days after passing into the camp , unfamiliar faces asking the way to the lavatories , or being excused washing-up by the people in whose rooms they had been placed . |
2 | The rash may be barely visible , and may only be present for a few days , or it may be widespread and obvious and persist for many weeks . |
3 | Once he had gone , Shiona sank down on to the bed and kicked off her shoes , glad to be alone for a few minutes . |
4 | Just a willingness to be available for a few hours to suit you — within an agreed rota — to walk around the reserve helping people enjoy their visit and also avoiding problems of pressure on sensitive reserve areas . ’ |
5 | They think they can be thin for a few years and get away with it . ’ |
6 | But then when I 'd strengthened her up I said she 'd be alright for a few days . |
7 | When they had gone and the noise of the engines had faded away , all would be quiet for a few hours and most people on night duty could relax — but not the Met Office , of course . |