Example sentences of "[adv] [prep] [art] few [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Why do n't you take the car and drive off somewhere for a few days ?
2 Indeed , after our second stop in Bombay a few passengers gratefully chose the option of being one-armed , one-legged , one-eyed , two-headed beggars rather than having to return to their seatettes and fly somewhere for a few months with their hands on their heads .
3 Placing her thumb in her mouth , she sucked on it furiously for a few seconds before settling down once more into a deep sleep .
4 She struggled furiously for a few seconds but her former strength was lost to her .
5 She 'll be all right for a few hours .
6 We should be all right for a few moments as it is deeper water ; we can then make for the beach , hopefully avoiding the big dumping surf . ’
7 Pat said quickly , " Well , we can go to 45 But surely it is all right for a few minutes here . "
8 He chewed vigorously for a few seconds .
9 Similarly you could try shortening the meeting , holding it on a different day or suspending it altogether for a few weeks .
10 The Threarah waited politely for a few moments and then he said , " Well , now , and what ought we to do about it , I wonder ?
11 The three piece leather does make for a lot of stitching at the sides and this suffered quite badly after a few days on rough moraine .
12 Once in the hides , sentries had been posted to protect the company positions , and many of the men took the opportunity to get some rest , if only for a few minutes .
13 Always close and lock all doors and windows when you leave your caravan — even if it 's only for a few minutes .
14 To protect your bike , always lock it every time you leave it , even if it 's only for a few minutes .
15 Only for a few minutes .
16 It 's only for a few minutes till I buy these and then you can have a turn at walking .
17 Despite this demonstration of his habitual need for normal sleep , even if only for a few hours a night , this same individual appeared on television a few years later , again claiming never to sleep .
18 Opportunities to relax and let her guard down , even if only for a few hours , had been rare .
19 We knew it was not true to life but it was a good way to escape our humdrum lives if only for a few hours .
20 Even if it 's only for a few days both you and your baby will benefit .
21 ‘ It 's only for a few days , Elinor , and it 's just an hour and a half away from London .
22 The ceremonies lasted for a month and millions attended , many coming only for a few days .
23 ‘ As I say , only for a few days .
24 ‘ I had gathered the impression that the Prince had intended to be away only for a few days , ’ said Mahmoud .
25 Events which are severely threatful only for a few days , or which are of a relatively mild or even positive nature , are unlikely to be associated with depression ( see chapter 4 ) .
26 The wind group , as we have said , less frequently stands alone , and then only for a few bars at a time .
27 But he was reassured by the fact that the Dhah had promised that they were leaving only for a few weeks vacation .
28 Anyway , it 's only for a few weeks , you said .
29 And all thanks I got was to be sacked at end of summer — though only for a few months , that is , 'cos of the revolution .
30 Only for a few months , yes .
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