Example sentences of "[vb -s] for a few [noun] " 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 | ‘ She wakes for a few minutes and then is unconscious for several hours , ’ said a police spokesman . |
| 4 | The group then reassembles for a few days to allow everyone to present their trial training session . |
| 5 | If the hon. Gentleman waits for a few days , he may be made aware of developments emanating from a source not far from me now which may interest him and which may deal with that point . |
| 6 | I do n't mind if he reads for a few minutes but that 's it . |
| 7 | Predictions from these tables will let you down once or twice a year when a session of light wind invades for a few days . |
| 8 | 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 . |