Example sentences of "[to-vb] [noun sg] [adv] for a " in BNC.

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1 Each smallholder has the right to receive water regularly for a certain length of time , and the levadeiro is the man responsible for ensuring this is done correctly .
2 Skipper Shane Cooper and full-back Lyon combined down the left flank to put Ropati over for a second-minute try .
3 But right now I 'm loath to leave Rainbow even for a minute .
4 ‘ I do n't want to do theatre again for a long time , ’ he said .
5 The atmosphere was not exactly lively but I continued to have lunch there for a long time because she was extremely kind and the food was good .
6 In extreme circumstances borrowers might be allowed to pay interest only for a while .
7 You 'll have to take mum out for a nice Indian once she feels better .
8 ‘ Fred 's been to take Dad out for a drink , ’ they explained .
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