Example sentences of "[prep] me for [art] few [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Sister said she had no work for me for a few minutes , so I could direct traffic for her whilst she had a few words with Dr Jones .
2 Yes , I was possessed , but happy to be so , if it allowed me to be with him , to feel him near me for a few hours every day .
3 " Hazel , " said Fiver , " could you come up on the bank with me for a few moments ?
4 ‘ Then there 's no reason why you should n't come and sit with me for a few minutes .
5 ‘ Could n't you stay with me for a few days in case those men come back . ’
6 I 'll take the little one home with me for a few days to give you a break .
7 Do you think you will be safe , working with me for a few weeks ?
8 ‘ And do n't worry if you do n't hear from me for a few days .
9 ‘ Would you talk to me for a few minutes ? ’
10 It could also mean ‘ Will you talk to me for a few minutes , I feel sad . ’
11 Yeah , even on the phone our Rob rings up and er , he 'll speak to me for a few minutes and he speaks
12 ‘ Then perhaps you could make a small room available to me for a few hours ?
13 He rented me a projector , and because he wanted to retire sold his movies to me for a few pesetas a twelve-reeler .
14 Kodiak the Alsatian barked at me for a few minutes , and gave up in resignation .
15 The Brigadier glared at me for a few seconds and replied rather quietly .
16 It stared at me for a few seconds , then the lens flashed again , a key was put into the lock , bolts were drawn and the door was opened .
17 That name clearly struck a chord in McIllvanney , for he frowned at me for a few seconds , but the chord must have faded for he shrugged it off .
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