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Discover LudwigThe phrase "alone for a few" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a temporary state of being by oneself for a short period of time.
Example: "I enjoy spending time with friends, but sometimes I need to be alone for a few to recharge."
Alternatives: "by myself for a while" or "solo for a bit".
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But he didn't establish anything with anyone, and he lived alone for a few years.
Drawn by memory and something more, I drove back alone for a few days this summer.
If we're out and she leaves me alone for a few minutes, I panic.
Vocals stand alone for a few beats, providing a great contrast from the rest of the track.
I felt bad about using the iPhone to get her to leave me alone for a few minutes.
Ushered in by a secretary, I was alone for a few minutes, engrossed in a book Abramson had just published, before she wisped in.
In the past, the fighting has ended with rebels being integrated into the regular army and Mr Kabila promising to leave them alone for a few years.
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It could burst into flames and start a fire, even if left alone for only a few minutes.
A few vividly described their guilt if they left the cared for alone for even a few minutes.
Eventually afraid to leave her alone for even a few minutes, they enrolled her in an inpatient program for substance abuse and mental illness.
Also if your friend never leaves you alone for even a few minutes, this could take time.
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