Example sentences of "[pers pn] sat [adv] for a while " in BNC.

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1 I sat there for a while .
2 I sat quietly for a while finishing my most recent cup of coffee .
3 They sat there for a while feeling drained and empty .
4 They sat quietly for a while .
5 They sat quietly for a while , then Ian said , ‘ Joanna was terribly worried about her work , but I think I 've managed to reassure her .
6 He sat quietly for a while , staring into space , and then abruptly shut the album and stood up .
7 ‘ He sent him back to the pub ; he sat there for a while , and when he came back he 'd got the front shoes on .
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