Example sentences of "[prep] [v-ing] for a [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After allowing for a few thousand of natural increase , the Serb and Montenegrin population of Kosovo would have fallen from 237,000 in 1981 to about 220,000 in 1986 . |
| 2 | He picked it up crossly , but after listening for a few moments , his expression softened and he nodded twice . |
| 3 | CHARTBUSTERS Was ( Not Was ) wo n't return to France in a hurry after touring for a few miserable days . |
| 4 | ‘ I tell you what , ’ he said , after thinking for a few seconds , ‘ as you 're so keen on horses why not come up to the farm when you 've got some time to spare and help my young niece in the stables ? |
| 5 | Wheel clamps are n't on the list yet , but it 's still worth asking for a few quid off your annual premium . |
| 6 | Heat the oil and gently fry the spring onions without browning for a few minutes . |
| 7 | On waking , try staying in bed on waking for a few minutes and let your mind try to recall . |
| 8 | He stood without moving for a few minutes and then he put out the light . |
| 9 | The time was after eleven and he was tired but he could never sleep without reading for a few minutes at least . |