Example sentences of "for [art] few [noun] [v-ing] [art] " in BNC.

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1 Except for the few slats supporting the tank , all the shelves in the cupboard can be removed in a moment , making access really easy .
2 He sat there for a few moments inhaling the smoke .
3 We sat in the jeep for a few moments watching the column as it disappeared along the very dusty road , and was soon out of sight , after passing Sulnier 's farm .
4 She lay for a few moments watching the patterns it made on the ceiling .
5 Local shopkeepers , community centres , libraries and other local venues should be asked to display prominently the posters for a few days preceding the consultation date/s .
6 John stood for a few seconds contemplating the receding lights of the tanker , he dropped the revs on the engine then settled himself .
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