Example sentences of "be [noun sg] for a few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | With the font world in a state of turmoil following the Apple/Microsoft deal it 's time for a few words about maintaining standards . |
| 2 | There was silence for a few moments . |
| 3 | There was silence for a few moments . |
| 4 | There was silence for a few minutes . |
| 5 | There was silence for a few seconds and then he said : ‘ And she 's your sister , is she ? ’ |
| 6 | There was silence for a few seconds and then she heard Meredith 's voice : ‘ Not to worry . |