Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] on for a " in BNC.
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1 | After Hercule died , it was suggested that Isabelle should stay on for a while — assist with the children . |
2 | You know then we thought right , we 're not just gon na forget about this you know , we 'll we 'll carry on for a little while longer and then as soon as the ball really started rolling , er personally I thought well you ca n't back down now , . |
3 | ‘ The likes of her 'll go on for a bit yet , ’ said Jack . |
4 | The way things are , you might struggle on for a few months . |
5 | That would be one less thing for him to worry about with regards to his mother , for she would still be mistress of the house , at least until the war was over , which might go on for a year , perhaps two . |
6 | ‘ He seemed to think the meeting might go on for a while . ’ |
7 | Afraid that she might have hurt Nora , who was sitting very quietly , Louise added , ‘ Of course , she 'll miss you but I do think she could stay on for a little longer , to see what might happen . ’ |
8 | It could go on for a long time in this condition , like the Spanish Empire in its centuries of decline . |
9 | The list could go on for a long time . |
10 | This is another list that could go on for a long time . |
11 | I could go on for a long time in praise of Maxwell . |
12 | But er I could er I I could go on for a long time on that subject but time 's short dear , |
13 | Yes , I think I shall stay on for a few days here . ’ |
14 | She would twitter on for a few sentences to get everyone else to give their opinions , then make a decision . |
15 | The gayer , shorter girls would come on for a general dance to the Gavotte . |
16 | The argument will go on for a long time . |
17 | It will go on for a long time but lost it is already . ’ |
18 | The reminders of the V-Force will live on for a while yet until the Victors are retired so perhaps we will see more of this not unimpressive aircraft in 1993 . |
19 | The managing director of Oxford United said the club will fight on for a new stadium , despite planning problems . |
20 | On the return , you can stay on for a few nights in Copenhagen for just £39 per person per night . |
21 | History shows it can go on for a long time , as deficits and surpluses did during the golden age before the First World War . |
22 | I can go on for a few more days . |