Example sentences of "for [art] few [noun] [noun prp] " in BNC.
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1 | For a few minutes Merrill heard the murmur of their voices , followed by the sound of Luke 's outer door closing . |
2 | It was the morning of Emilia Frere 's departure from the Hall and for a few minutes Louisa found herself alone with the Rector , who fingered the brim of his hat and beamed like the milky sun outside . |
3 | Friends were able to find an alternative , but for a few moments Marilyn said she could not believe it was happening to her and looked about for the dreaded Jeremy Beadle . |
4 | For a few moments Rune regarded her in silence , a slight smile playing round his strong mouth , then he asked softly , ‘ What happened to our truce ? ’ |
5 | Eleanor looked as if he had actually hit her , and for a few moments Jessamy found herself feeling sorry for her . |
6 | For a few moments Sandison allowed himself to take in the figure before him and he ignored what had been said . |
7 | For a few moments Morse sat where he was . |
8 | For a few moments Leith felt transfixed — there seemed to be a hint of kindness in his look . |
9 | For a few days Osman could not bring himself to show his face in public and there was a noticeable lull in hostilities . |
10 | The travellers say they 'll move on , but not for a few days.Ken Goodwin reports . |
11 | For a few seconds Jessamy sat there quietly fuming . |
12 | For a few seconds Luce sat staring at the closed door , trying to make sense of this latest development , before looking down at the tray . |
13 | For a few weeks Oxford seemed like a normal city instead of a theme park . |
14 | For a few months Joanne stayed at home , but became desperate to get a job and regain her independence . |
15 | For a few months Hervey was one of those in day-to-day control of the royal administration . |
16 | One lunchtime when she had been at the House of Mattli for a few months Paula went there for her usual coffee and the cottage cheese salad that was her staple diet now that it was so important that she did not add a single half-inch to her wand-slim figure . |