Example sentences of "[prep] least [art] dozen [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Unwisely , as it turns out , the credits display the real thing , which is at least a dozen times better than this carelessly silly concoction . |
| 2 | I had visited the apartment at least a dozen times , but I still found the fact of a lift opening directly into a living room incredibly impressive ; a proof of wealth as convincing as the possession of gold taps or of mink rugs or of the girl who waited to greet me just beyond the lift doors . |
| 3 | The young receptionist gave no hint of recognition , even though she had seen him at least a dozen times before . |
| 4 | The previous day , she had demanded halts at least a dozen times , claiming they were being followed by something in the undergrowth , to the left of their narrow path . |
| 5 | They think it 's the same teenager who 's made at least a dozen calls to the police and a hospital in Lincolnshire she sometimes uses the name Cindy and sometimes Linda . |
| 6 | As we 've just heard in the headlines Nottinghamshire police have taken the unusual step of releasing a recording of a girl they believe has made at least a dozen calls claiming she 's given birth . |
| 7 | They think it 's the same teenager who 's made at least a dozen calls to the police and a hospital in Lincolnshire since reporting the birth at the weekend . |
| 8 | They think it 's the same teenager who 's made at least a dozen calls to the police and a hospital in Lincolnshire since reporting the birth at the weekend . |
| 9 | A narrow gallery ran around the other three sides of the hall from which it was possible to watch the dancers or enjoy the band — a real band , at least a dozen musicians , all in uniform blazers and bow ties . |
| 10 | There were only two chairs in the whole place for at least a dozen women many now uncomfortably unsupported by girdle or bra . |
| 11 | Although an unhappy liaison with Rodin consumed much of her attention during the next several years , she did produce many drawings , among them most of her famous cat studies , and at least a dozen paintings . |
| 12 | … that after paying at least a dozen visits to Cambridge and engaging in the most unpleasant negotiations I have ever had in my life , we have managed to retain recognition as a body which is normally recognised for Chapter III powers and obtained an agreement which the University people hate like poison . |
| 13 | At least a dozen visits were necessary to the Public Record Office , the British Library , the National Monuments Record and the Institute of Historical Research in London . |
| 14 | By sinking them , the Company made available at least a dozen blocks lying between Second and Fifth Avenues . |
| 15 | In Edward 's reign clerical proctors were called to several , but by no means to all , his parliaments : like the lay representatives , they were absent from at least a dozen assemblies convened between 1295 and 1307 . |
| 16 | I must have at least a dozen dresses made before I can shew my face in town . |
| 17 | At least a dozen pupils were educated free of charge on a promise that fees would be paid when the parents ' situation improved . |
| 18 | On the slopes of Everest there are believed to be at least a dozen bodies of climbers who could not get to the top , or could not get down again . |
| 19 | Not to be denied , at least a dozen fans hailed waiting taxis and set off in pursuit . |
| 20 | The footsteps were getting nearer and from the sound of it there were at least a dozen men . |
| 21 | Wycliffe decided to call off the search which would release at least a dozen men to return to normal duties . |
| 22 | There were no juke-boxes or Coke machines , but there were many shelves of books around the room and a selection of magazines and newspapers ; there were also at least a dozen chess-boards . |
| 23 | Today 's caddie is required to haul around even more , including an extra towel , at least a dozen balls , two sets of rain gear , a couple of cans of soda , and various food stuffs . |
| 24 | Both pictured a glamorous brunette , at least a dozen years older than herself . |
| 25 | A MAN who usually stuck to soft drinks died after downing at least a dozen whiskies , an inquest heard yesterday . |
| 26 | He paused in the doorway , because it was rare to see the High Queen without at least a dozen courtiers ; certainly he had never seen the Sun Chamber like this , bathed in the glow from the dying day , alive with the strong , pure magic of the Purple Hour , the huge crystal windows that looked out over all Ireland ablaze with light . |