Example sentences of "sit [adv prt] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When you sit down for a wee while . |
| 2 | When he was able to sit down for a brief breather , he received a telephone call from control saying that some twenty young bullocks had got loose on the railway line heading in his direction and would he keep a look out , with the thought that trains and cattle do not mix . |
| 3 | I ca n't see him sitting down for a quiet civilized three cornered discussion . ’ |
| 4 | Why do n't we go and sit down for a few minutes and then you can decide what you want to do next ? ’ |
| 5 | Might as well sit down for a few minutes might n't we ? |
| 6 | At the end of the day 550 people sat down for a superb dinner in the marquee , prepared by and his team , where the trophies and prizes from the Grand Draw were presented , followed by a disco . |
| 7 | He sat down for a few moments to consider his position . |
| 8 | One hundred and fifty staff , directors and partners sat down for an excellent meal at the venue followed by an equally good disco . |
| 9 | In a cold fury he stood and sat about for a long time within , twice changing from chair to chair . |