Example sentences of "for [prep] [adv] an [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | When the oratory is finished the ladies begin dancing on the floor of the arena ; after some time the Ngwazi descends to join the dancing , fly whisk waving merrily , and for at least an hour joins in the celebration . |
2 | A special foot-pump used twelve hours a day saved the situation , and Rose subsequently had to use the pump for at least an hour a day to prevent a recurrence of the problem . |
3 | The only trouble is that it lies quite close to a footbridge and as soon as anyone walks across it I can guarantee I will not get a bite for at least an hour afterwards . |
4 | I always do warm-ups for at least an hour , doing scales and arpeggios — boring stuff like that . |
5 | ‘ Not for at least an hour , ’ she said . |
6 | Once the fire is out , turn off the heat source and leave the pan to cool for at least an hour before attempting to move it . |
7 | Apply penetrating oil to the thread of the tap tails , and leave for at least an hour to allow it to soak in . |
8 | ‘ Not for at least an hour . ‘ |
9 | Some 30 kilometres to the north of Collias is the beautifully unspoiled medieval town of Uzes — try to stop off for at least an hour to explore its maze of cobbled streets . |
10 | It must have been there for at least an hour . |
11 | I was taken to see the King , but had to wait for at least an hour while he struggled with a difficult mathematical question . |
12 | I said ( having gushed for at least an hour ) , I 'm talking too much . |
13 | But it may be better to leave him there — provided he 's healthy — for at least an hour , because it helps successful breastfeeding . |
14 | For at least an hour previously the straggling , laden families would have walked along the Main Road towards the station … |
15 | I sat in my pew and heard him prate on for at least an hour and a half . |
16 | Leave for at least an hour |
17 | The pipe is then twisted into the fitting and left for at least an hour while the cement ‘ melts ’ the surface of the pipe and the fitting , fusing them together . |
18 | The strips were initially placed under 1.0 g resting tension and allowed to equilibrate for at least an hour before the start of experiments . |
19 | Sometimes he would tremble for at least an hour , but never once did he confide in me . ’ |
20 | Meanwhile , in spite of increasing requests in Parliament for at least an inquiry into family allowances schemes , the government did nothing , on the grounds that they ‘ were not aware of the widespread desire among [ employers and workers ] for a system of this kind ’ ( House of Commons Debates , Vol. 345 , col. 40 ) . |