Example sentences of "[noun sg] [vb pp] for a [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The tape crackled for a few seconds and then hummed as he replaced the receiver . |
| 2 | As they peeled back the debris of centuries , complete houses and workshops emerged , still containing everyday tools , utensils and clothing from a civilisation buried for a thousand years . |
| 3 | The light changed for a few minutes and a watery sun hit the flanks of Lovely Seat . |
| 4 | The creature staggered for a few seconds and turned to scream . |
| 5 | The wireless crackled for a few moments until , after much jiggling with the knobs , the voice of Mr Chamberlain became clear . |
| 6 | The big man thought for a few seconds , then laughed . |
| 7 | THE POCKET DREAM , by Elly Brewer and Sandi Toksvig , is a TV sketch of no freshness or wit extended for a few hours , like a sausage that is half cereal and half donkey meat . |