Example sentences of "and [noun] for a few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | More characteristic still are the thousands of tiny meltwater streams that trickle from ice-sheets and snow-banks for a few days or weeks each summer , often following the same channels year after year , and sometimes building up mats of vegetation along their course . |
| 2 | The stew is made first by first stir-frying onions , garlic and squid for a few minutes , and then adding tomatoes , tomato purée and wine . |
| 3 | Pile this back into the skins , sprinkle with grated cheese and grill for a few minutes . |
| 4 | There are possible side effects such as nausea and headaches for a few days and extremely rarely there are other serious complications . |
| 5 | They may not be the best of friends , but between them they can quite well be left in charge of Harry and Hillmarden for a few days . ’ |
| 6 | Add the brandy to the meat juices and heat for a few seconds before igniting . |