Example sentences of "of [noun] for a couple " in BNC.
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| 1 | Her season began unpromisingly with an attack of shingles which kept her out of action for a couple of weeks but she recovered quickly and so completely that in addition to compiling her formidable record on the golf course , she was able to cope more than adequately with her school exams . |
| 2 | But now she 's alright , she had a feather of pillow for a couple of years it 's like |
| 3 | ‘ After bending over a horse or a job on the anvil till all your body ached you were glad of any bit of fun for a couple o' minutes to take your mind off the job . |
| 4 | so , he 's out of commission for a couple of weeks . |
| 5 | It was driven very carefully back to Llandudno Junction shed where it was stored out of steam for a couple of days until the powers decided what to do . |
| 6 | But I admit , I am glad it 's all over — I do n't want to see another pack of cards for a couple of weeks ! ’ |