Example sentences of "[prep] a few days [verb] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 From Mongolia , at last they entered China , and after a few days came to the Great Wall , another of the earth 's wonders .
2 After a few days climbing in the area we realised this might mean new or close together , but rarely both .
3 They want a haven for a few days to talk to some neutral listener while they conquer an impending sense of ‘ going round the bend ’ .
4 ‘ Two members of staff were invited by personal acquaintances in the Republican Party to visit the US for a few days to talk about the British general election .
5 Exhibitions and trade shows work can be great fun — there is a chance to meet many new faces , stay in good hotels , have jolly meals with new-found colleagues and for a few days live in a different and , almost always , pleasant if busy world .
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