Example sentences of "[modal v] [vb infin] a [det] weeks " in BNC.
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| 1 | While a wire or a gate scheme might take a few weeks if spun out to the maximum , tunnels were sometimes under construction for six months . |
| 2 | He said they were fine , but that it might take a few weeks for the lenses to settle in my eyes . |
| 3 | He argues : ‘ I have little doubt that on average we will see a premium of about a third , but it could take a few weeks to get there . |
| 4 | I would wait a few weeks to see if it grows or clears up of its own accord and if it is still there , go to the vet . |
| 5 | The boy would spend a few weeks at a time with his father and when Sheila one day came to collect Scott , she mentioned that she felt she might well marry again . |
| 6 | During any year most staff members of the Institute will spend a few weeks , if not two or three months , in erm some developing country , or perhaps several , and of course we 're also heavily involved in international agencies . |
| 7 | Dr Spilsby thinks she will last a few weeks yet . ’ |
| 8 | At least , with Micky there , we can fill a few weeks of punters coming in to watch him dry . |