Example sentences of "[noun sg] and [vb past] for [art] few " in BNC.

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1 Inspired by the arrival of The Beatles to play the guitar , he bought a cheap Harmony electric and a Kalamazoo amp and dabbled for a few years before joining a high school covers band , playing soul , rock and a good deal of Hendrix .
2 On her way back she was in such a state of euphoria that , in order to collect her thoughts , she pulled into the service road opposite the antique shop and sat for a few minutes .
3 I replaced the blanket over his head and stood for a few moments looking at the bodies in their neat little rows .
4 The Collector sat on his heels by the edge of the pit and watched for a few minutes before continuing on his way .
5 She put away the car , quietly locked the garage door and stood for a few moments looking out over the valley .
6 She showered and shampooed her short dark hair , combing it into its neat bob , then she made toast and coffee and sat for a few minutes before her kitchen window which enjoyed the same view as her bedroom .
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