Example sentences of "he [vb past] [adv] for a [det] " in BNC.
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1 | He gazed calmly for a few seconds before he lifted his hand in greeting . |
2 | He came up for a few days and stayed in Mackay 's Hotel in Ardallt . |
3 | He drove on for a few minutes , the headlights cleaving a way through the darkness . |
4 | He turned away for a few moments and I could see that he was upset by the news . |
5 | He frowned down for a few moments at the damp patch on the matting at his feet , then he shook his head , as if ridding himself of some unwelcome thought , and looked up at me again . |
6 | He walked on for a few yards , stooped and picked something up . |
7 | He chewed vigorously for a few seconds . |
8 | He chewed away for a few moments and then nodded with pleasure . |
9 | He went out for a few moments and stood on the steps between the Greek pillars , looking in the direction of the Residency for any sign of movement . |
10 | He found it incredibly rewarding and had a couple of momentous experiences of such excitement that he tried to recreate the excitement instead of going back to what caused it ( the old Orgasmic-Goal orientation — see Dr Ruth , pages 12 to 461 ) , so he gave up for a few years . |
11 | He sat there for a few minutes . |
12 | He sat there for a few moments inhaling the smoke . |
13 | He sat down for a few moments to consider his position . |
14 | He remained there for a few seconds then slowly got to his feet and moved to the door leading into the hallway . |
15 | He stood there for a few moments . |