Example sentences of "[adv] [vb -s] for [art] [det] " in BNC.

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1 It usually starts shortly after the animals have been weaned and in most instances it only persists for a few months .
2 The smoke is probably unburnt fuel If the carb is a little bit worn it will do this The Solex carb is more prone to this than the later Zenith It may also be slight oil burning which is also very common as the engine starts and only happens for a few seconds This is a ‘ feature ’ of Land Rovers and is not really cause for concern
3 Neutron stars may produce more energy than the Sun soon after they form , when they are active as pulsars , but this phase of energetic activity only lasts for a few thousand years .
4 a combine , which only works for a few days or weeks in the year is far too costly for a smallholder , who must either rely on a contractor or work with simpler equipment .
5 There is a new Nelson First Certificate Course to accompany the three other course titles Nelson already has for the same exam .
6 He never gives his name , and he always asks for the same dedication .
7 Knowing that the carp will not have as much energy as when I first hooked it , I pile on the pressure in no uncertain terms , and the fish swings round and immediately makes for the same lily bed it took refuge in previously .
8 The group then reassembles for a few days to allow everyone to present their trial training session .
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