Example sentences of "[modal v] [vb infin] a few hour " in BNC.
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| 1 | If they take their work home with them , maybe they 'll do a few hours ' work off the mains . |
| 2 | Soon she realised that he was singing her praises to his friends , because other similar garden owners rang her up and asked her if she could do a few hours for them too . |
| 3 | Their flights may take a few hours or many days . |
| 4 | I am doing my best , but I wish a few more would give a few hours of their time . , . |
| 5 | Although Creggan preferred in such weather to keep inland he had a natural preference for the coast and on calmer days when the wind abated he would spend a few hours along the shore . |
| 6 | Can anyone recommend somebody who would like a few hours a week domestic cleaning ( and maybe occasional catering work ? ) |
| 7 | The client 's cheque would take a few hours to arrive ) . |
| 8 | Acquainted as I was with his peculiar notions on the subject , I could not help saying , ‘ My dear sir , you must be cold , thus exposed ’ , and he said ‘ No , I have plenty of clothes on my bed , a large fire in my room , and with this pure air passing freely to my lungs , I shall live a few hours longer : but to-day , I think , is my last . |
| 9 | But it 's , we 've got to get them motivated and I 'm asking today , you know , we need more help and if you can spare a few hours a week it would be more than appreciated . |
| 10 | But I do envy anyone who can have a few hours to themselves at Christmas , she thought . |