Example sentences of "[modal v] stay [adv] for a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Let's stay here for a while . ’ |
| 2 | After Hercule died , it was suggested that Isabelle should stay on for a while — assist with the children . |
| 3 | ‘ I should stay there for a while , ’ said Elise , when she brought in a breakfast tray . |
| 4 | ‘ I must stay here for a while , ’ Edward went on . |
| 5 | I am minding the shop so we must stay downstairs for a while . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ I 'll stay just for a while longer . |
| 7 | I 'll stay here for a while . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ I 'll stay here for a bit . |
| 9 | ‘ I 'll stay here for a bit , Jamey , ’ he said to reassure this youngest child , for children get worried if you do n't speak . |
| 10 | But I 'll stay here for a bit longer . |
| 11 | ‘ Perhaps I could stay here for a day or two , ’ she said . |
| 12 | Sometimes she would stay away for a day or two . |
| 13 | Yer can stay here for a bit . |