Example sentences of "[pron] [noun] for [art] few hours " in BNC.
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| 1 | I have almost no social life , free only when my disabled mother can manage my child for a few hours . |
| 2 | I have to drop the work on the catalogue and get into my studio for a few hours each day to carry further a painting which began as a request : it is called ‘ War Games ’ . |
| 3 | If the bedroom you occupy is large enough to be turned into a comfortable bed-sitting-room , or if you have your own private sitting-room in the house , you can avoid trouble and confrontation by entertaining friends there , and that will be the end of it ; but if not , after a tactful explanation of your needs to your parent , you should get to the point of suggesting clearly that she might agree to retire to her room for a few hours sometimes when your friends come to the home ( after you have all shared a meal together first , if she wishes ) . |
| 4 | Betty and George found their support in the local day centre , Jill from a relative 's support group and Gladys through a care attendant scheme that relieved her responsibilities for a few hours each day . |
| 5 | Everything he owned just to have it in his hands for a few hours . |