Example sentences of "on [prep] a few [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 It finally erupted when Mozart asked for permission to stay on for a few days in Vienna to collect some outstanding fees .
2 Maybe I should have hung on for a few days in there getting to grips with Alf Bundy 's ailments .
3 Bob did not retire immediately as he has worked on for a few months to introduced new salesmen to their areas .
4 Once well formed , remove the polythene bag and allow to grow on for a few weeks before potting on each plant singly .
5 Why not extend you holiday by staying on for a few nights in Copenhagen ?
6 On the return , you can stay on for a few nights in Copenhagen for just £39 per person per night .
7 Back neck stitches can be run on to a few rows of waste yarn and removed leaving you with a set of shoulder stitches on each side .
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