Example sentences of "[prep] a [det] days [coord] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the event of trouble , remove the villain , let the other fish settle for a few days and them put him back . |
| 2 | But Steve had gone off with Maria Luisa for a few days and he was n't thinking about work , that was for sure , and she had n't her freedom anyway ! |
| 3 | ‘ Now , Roger , it 's obvious — you have worn that chain for a few days and it has left a mark . |
| 4 | I ask him to come down for a few days and I also invite Lady De Marr . |
| 5 | I shall be drawing a considerable sum in a few days but you must know how it is , travelling the country as we old soldiers do … thank you … ten pounds will be quite sufficient … and you must let me spend some more of it in your excellent company … that evening 's entertainment we enjoyed together , Mr Wood , ’ his voice rose in the small hallway and the other guests and servants indoors and out strained noticeably to catch what would surely be the eloquent testimonial of a compliment , ‘ was one of the , shall we say , most boisterous and wise , a rare combination , Mr Landlord , I have spent , whether in London , in Europe or in and out of ships and foreign postings in a long lifetime . |
| 6 | I mean , we could go back in a few days and I could distract her while you … ’ |