Example sentences of "[adv] for a few [noun pl] [adv] " in BNC.

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1 Pat said quickly , " Well , we can go to 45 But surely it is all right for a few minutes here . "
2 Even if it 's only for a few days both you and your baby will benefit .
3 There is no trim , mixture , flaps , prop control or gyros to worry about , so with a final tug at the harness , one can only glare balefully at the JAP again , decide that it has kept going thus far and may therefore be relied upon to continue doing so for a few minutes longer , and prepare to commit aviation .
4 They sat together for a few moments more , then he groaned .
5 er just one after thought , Dennis mentioned teamwork , now we we 've been together for a few years basically , but you might say , we work as a team , everyone gets on , everyone helps each other out .
6 A number of retail outlets will allow you to take a rug home for a few days so that you can see it in the context of your home , and this simple precaution can not be recommended too strongly .
7 ‘ I 've been seeing him regularly for a few months now .
8 But she has n't been there for a few weeks now so I think she might be ill .
9 He remained there for a few seconds then slowly got to his feet and moved to the door leading into the hallway .
10 He did , and there was quiet again for a few days more .
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