Example sentences of "[to-vb] [adv] [prep] a [adj] days " in BNC.

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1 I ask him to come down for a few days and I also invite Lady De Marr .
2 Well , we had a talk and she invited me to come back in a few days ' time .
3 Our plan was to meet there in a few days ' time , once our researches in New York were concluded .
4 This planning diary should show , for example , weeks in which certain lecture courses begin or in which certain work assignments are due for presentation ; weeks in which there are social or sporting events ; weeks in which you are free to take a break or to go away for a few days .
5 It could be that the couple simply decided to go away for a few days , but those who know Mrs Allsopp say it 's unlikely she would have left without telling anyone .
6 ‘ No , I 'm sure you 'll be able to go home in a few days .
7 Most mothers , if forced to leave home for a few days , would entrust their children to the pet dog for safekeeping rather than hand them to their lawful father .
8 ‘ He may decide to hold off for a few days and give steroids to develop the lungs , ’ Belinda suggested .
9 It finally erupted when Mozart asked for permission to stay on for a few days in Vienna to collect some outstanding fees .
10 ‘ Would it be possible to stay here for a few days ? ’
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