Example sentences of "[prep] [pron] for a few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The implied criticism hung in the air between them for a few moments . |
| 2 | Silence fell between them for a few steps , then he said , his tone slightly different , ‘ I 've heard on the grapevine that you came to Glasgow from Heymouth , and that you were involved in the disaster there last August . ’ |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | If the wife is unable to take a nap in the afternoon when the children are napping , then possibly there is someone who could look after them for a few hours at least one day a week for her to regain her strength . |
| 5 | You could decide to work at a time when your partner or a friend is round to see the baby , or arrange for someone — a childminder or relative — to look after her for a few hours each week . |
| 6 | Snappy bounded after her for a few yards , then scampered away to follow his mistress . |
| 7 | I looked after him for a few days before he died . ’ |
| 8 | We stood and stared after him for a few seconds , then one of the mortar team behind me remarked . |
| 9 | Dora glared after him for a few seconds before turning away and striding across the garden towards the orchard . |
| 10 | He lay prone on top of her for a few moments then he rolled to one side , panting loudly , his breath slowly returning to normal . |
| 11 | She always did bring the water eventually , and to her cronies Mairi sometimes admitted she was glad to see the back of her for a few hours ; but that never weakened her tongue . |
| 12 | Whereupon I fell about in my chair at this with an effective simulacrum of sycophancy , then matadored the old charm around in front of him for a few minutes , and before you could say fundador Walt was on his knees begging me for the coup de grâce . |
| 13 | But Kirk 's reputation went ahead of him for a few years to come . |
| 14 | It would be a holiday to discard the worry of it for a few days . |
| 15 | Not that I think he 'll feel like doing much of anything for a few hours , anyway . ’ |
| 16 | She looked pleadingly at Tamar as she said , ‘ Mebbe when t'summer comes , your Mam 'll let thoo come and stop wi' us for a few days . ’ |
| 17 | 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 . |
| 18 | " Hazel , " said Fiver , " could you come up on the bank with me for a few moments ? |
| 19 | ‘ Then there 's no reason why you should n't come and sit with me for a few minutes . |
| 20 | ‘ Could n't you stay with me for a few days in case those men come back . ’ |
| 21 | I 'll take the little one home with me for a few days to give you a break . |
| 22 | Do you think you will be safe , working with me for a few weeks ? |
| 23 | A daughter may start by doing the shopping or going to sit with them for a few hours . |
| 24 | Until commissioned to write this feature , I had never used liquid acrylics and , having now worked with them for a few weeks , I must report that I am completely sold on this exciting medium . |
| 25 | At the same time he supposedly played really well in these matches and got an offer from Juve to stay with them for a few weeks this winter . |
| 26 | Seventeenth August — visited No. 4 Commando ( French Troop ) and decided to remain with them for a few days , due mainly to their hospitality and the change of scene . |
| 27 | We went in to the University and met up with Ian Jamieson , who invited us to come and stay with them for a few days . |
| 28 | Could I stay with you for a few days and learn how you manage without magic ? " |
| 29 | He chatted with her for a few minutes , then placed the bag of clothes into the boot of his car , and headed for home . |
| 30 | Maria 's sister is ill , so she will be staying with her for a few days . ’ |