Example sentences of "[vb past] [pers pn] for a few " in BNC.
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1 | he asked me for a few slices of bread which he broke into pieces and scattered over the roof . |
2 | It was still unthinkable to see him without his sketchbook and pencil , but of the hundreds and hundreds of drawings he made , he gave away many or sold them for a few francs . |
3 | One hour later we dissociated the nerves , cultured them for a few hours , and double-labelled them with an anti-BrdU antibody and an antibody that labels oligodendrocyte precursor cells . |
4 | Despite this , at lunchtime Kathleen presented me with four hours ' pay and pressed me for a few more details to help her with her enquiries . |
5 | I enjoyed it for a few weeks but then went to Stanley . ’ |
6 | The regime thus charged him with damage of government property and jailed him for a few months until he was released under a general amnesty . |
7 | Anne watched her for a few moments in stunned silence , trying to decide if she meant what she had said . |
8 | Elaine watched her for a few minutes before paddling further into the shore , lying on the soft , creamy sand , letting the shallow water caress her feet and legs . |
9 | Sorrel watched him for a few seconds , then snatched it out of his hands and stuck it in her mouth . |
10 | He examined it for a few moments , then realised Tock was standing beside him with a can of oil . |
11 | That stumped her for a few seconds , then she opened the door to the hallway for me . |
12 | She held my hand steady to bring the cigarette to the flame and kept it for a few seconds longer than she had to . |
13 | The sweaty exertions of the players , the movement of their pale , hairy legs , their breathless staccato shouts of ‘ Oh , well played ! ’ and ‘ Just out ! ’ occupied her for a few minutes . |
14 | Also a photo of all the officers of Walsall that I saw in a second hand shop and I went and bought it for a few pence . |
15 | Covering the work to protect from frost and rain , we left it for a few days to dry , which helps the shuttering to loosen itself too . |
16 | Only had it for a few months . |
17 | Lisa struck a pose of melodramatic fervour and held it for a few seconds before slumping back in her seat . |