Example sentences of "on [noun] for a few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When the greetings and exclamations were over , they told me that they had been staying on Mull for a few days , and had just arrived on Moila , and were putting up at the post office with Mrs McDougall . |
| 2 | Those who could live on savings for a few weeks or months were ‘ that rare class ’ . |
| 3 | Your lender and insurance company may put your endowment on ice for a few months . |
| 4 | ‘ He 's gone to Holland on business for a few days . ’ |
| 5 | Astra does not expect to make a profit on omeprazole for a few years yet , and — unfortunately for Astra — Glaxo has the resources to continue the scientific tussle . |
| 6 | For example , what happens when you go on holiday for a few weeks , or you are bedridden with influenza , or you change job or move house ? |
| 7 | Since the female is only on heat for a few days and the males are often widely scattered , these scents are vital for bringing the sexes together at the right time . |