Example sentences of "in [noun sg] for a [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | J. C. E. Roberts , welcomed all present and remarked that although the Society had only been in existence for a few months , much had already been done and the Society had a firm foundation on which to build . |
| 2 | Vic keeps Baxter in suspense for a few moments , while he reviews the advantages of having him under an obligation . |
| 3 | It was the persuasion of the Vice Society that led Lord Chancellor Campbell to push through the Obscene Publications Act of 1857 , an Act which was to remain in force for a hundred years , and this was followed by the establishment of the first ( and short-lived ) Obscene Publications police squad in London . |
| 4 | She thought it was limited to securing £60,000 and would only continue in force for a few weeks . |
| 5 | The justiciar , Geoffrey FitzPeter , who had taken the cross , was absolved as he was dying in return for a 2000 marks ' subsidy for the Holy Land . |
| 6 | Rob and Chris , in town for a Tall Persons Club gathering , wanted to meet Bill because he was the sort of guy they could look up to . |
| 7 | This year , however , there seemed to be more of them than usual , and one star , Barbra Streisand , stayed in town for a few days and had dinner with Janet Reno , the attorney-general . |
| 8 | Dare I say that a set of vintage pickups and a lick of conductive paint would almost complete the sonic illusion , in the same way that burying the neck and body in peat for a few months would crown the guitar 's appearance ! |
| 9 | Hit the rinkside at top speed ( or get barged into it ) and your man is left reeling in agony for a few seconds . |
| 10 | If the magic was to start working again , I had to get her alone and in person for a few days . |
| 11 | We suggest you paint it with yoghurt , seaweed liquid fertiliser or a solution made by soaking a hessian bag of manure in water for a few hours . |
| 12 | It is best used after being steeped in water for a few hours . |
| 13 | Frozen in shock for a few seconds , she recovered her wits sufficiently to let out an outraged scream , and to catapult into a kneeling position , grabbing the bedspread to cover herself . |
| 14 | ‘ Can I study this in depth for a few hours ? ’ |
| 15 | Mrs Alderley sat lost in thought for a few moments . |
| 16 | A control group were instructed to lie quietly in bed for a few moments before writing down what they could recall of their dreams . |
| 17 | Sarella lay fuming in bed for a few minutes before flinging back the duvet and running to the window . |
| 18 | He came round at once , and said that it was nothing to worry about ; Susan was worn out , that was all , and must stay in bed for a few days . |
| 19 | ‘ She said you had a chill on the kidneys and you 'd be in bed for a few days yet . |
| 20 | The doctor says it is n't serious , but he thinks she should rest in bed for a few days . |
| 21 | ) She sits in silence for a few minutes , simply to breathe in the company of others , then goes and brings me my soup , followed by potatoes , onion and a fried egg . |
| 22 | Pat sat smoking in silence for a few minutes and no one else spoke but suddenly he said , ‘ How much of it was real , Julia , when you come to think of it , and how much for fear of what people would say ? |
| 23 | ‘ What will you have ? ’ he asked , after they had each studied the menu in silence for a few minutes . |
| 24 | They walked in silence for a few minutes . |
| 25 | Sophie began , and when she had finished Helen sat in silence for a few minutes . |
| 26 | He stood looking at her in silence for a few moments and then gave a funny little smile , ruffled her hair and said : |
| 27 | They walked in silence for a few moments then Chris said , ‘ Maureen thinks I should hate Beryl . |
| 28 | Mrs Rumney looked at me in silence for a few moments and I saw in her face the dawning of relief and hope . |
| 29 | All three of them stared in silence for a few moments . |
| 30 | Helen and Joanna sat in silence for a few moments , then the older woman said , ‘ Do n't you think it 's worthwhile going ahead , Joanna ? ’ |