Example sentences of "for [v-ing] a little [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Thank you for bringing a little bit of light in .
2 Fourfold increases in bursting activity ; sixty-per cent changes in the numbers of dendritic spines — and all for remembering a little bead ?
3 The stainless steel hip-flask is perfect for taking a little home comfort with you into the great outdoors .
4 This is a really good game for creating a little quiet in the middle of the party .
5 ‘ They could n't really think a man in Rodney 's position would have a motive for killing a little secretary , could they ? ’
6 The government 's new arrangements for replacing the nice , simple Independent Living Fund are so complex that one could be forgiven for feeling a little bit confused .
7 Add to that the attempts by the Crown Estates to increase the river rent for the Lymington river and South Coast boat-owners could be forgiven for feeling a little shell-shocked .
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