Example sentences of "[verb] a few [noun] [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the last phase of the shot the effect of impact causes a few cycles of vibration at a frequency of about 30 Hz . |
| 2 | Recently my own son was attacked a few yards from Princes Street . |
| 3 | I kept my fingers crossed figuratively during the first few months of our acquaintance that neither of us would be sent elsewhere on a permanent posting — permanent until demob , that is — because I had seen quite a few promising romances nipped in the bud by one or the other partner being whipped away by the unfeeling powers-that-be , and when a relationship is developing you do need a few weeks of togetherness to allow it to mature . |
| 4 | With the down fall in farming profits , it might be necessary to accept a few weeds in crops , or a low level of pest attack for economic reasons . |
| 5 | I 've lifted a few sacks of taters in me time , but I do n't reckon to lift thee ! ’ |
| 6 | Deal and Dover boats found a few codling at Fan Bay and other inshore marks . |
| 7 | We found a few examples of workers who had been in the uninterrupted employment of a single organisation long enough to qualify for dismissal protection and statutory redundancy compensation rights , but who still had temporary status . |
| 8 | One day we were poking around in some sodden ashes by the rear exit and found a few slivers of celluloid with images on them . |
| 9 | Even asset-strippers had to relax and pursue a few hobbies from time to time … |
| 10 | Many are apocryphal , although where a thatcher makes use of straw which contains a few ears of grain , rats may be a problem . |
| 11 | For the past six years , however , she had done little more than declare things open , or say a few words of thanks in public . |
| 12 | Dismayed at the pain he had inflicted and at the pain he himself felt in consequence , Richard rushed forward , then stopped a few feet from Victoria twisting from side to side in frustration , wondering how he could stop her crying . |
| 13 | If that is the case that each of the political parties , as I assume is the case for er the Conservative party , I know it to be the case of the Labour party I assume the same is true for the Liberal Democrats and other parties represented in this house , that they undertake the very considerable organisational er er process of selecting candidates only to find a few weeks before June the ninth , that as a result of the difficulties that I 've described as far as the French government attitude towards these elections is concerned , that er in fact we have to revert to the existing arrangements and that we can not have these new er boundaries in place . |
| 14 | I will also introduce a few grains of hemp into the swim along with the maggots to try and bring the bigger dish onto the feed . |
| 15 | Occasionally he would mutter a few words of comfort , or reach out a hand and lay it reassuringly on Sigarup 's blanketed body to let him know that he was still awake . |
| 16 | The new , Kixx-produced packaging tells you all you need to know about the controls and special weapons ; it even included a few tips on baddie bashing , but gives no idea as to how you came to be doing it or why ! |
| 17 | Now , Roger , I beg you , let us go back to our chamber , warm ourselves , snatch a few hours of sleep and tomorrow , as we break fast in the hall , I shall confront the murderer . ’ |
| 18 | The only problem occurred a few days after launch , when one of the sun sensors produced occasional false readings and shut down the satellite . |
| 19 | Rincewind smiled politely at the stranger and tried a few words of Chimeran . |
| 20 | Howard looks down at his plate , grinning , and pressing a few crumbs of cheese on to his fingers to nibble . |
| 21 | ‘ And I think that if he has a few problems at Liverpool at first , he 'll hang on and try and make things work . |
| 22 | With or without management , Gatfield has a few words of warning for up-and-coming hopefuls determined to make an impression on record company A&R people . |
| 23 | Neither speaks French or German but one has a few words of English , so he sits in the front . |
| 24 | An interesting effect can be obtained by brushing a few strokes of water onto the paper and drawing over the top . |
| 25 | An interesting effect can be obtained by brushing a few strokes of water onto the paper and drawing over the top . |
| 26 | Once Edouard was out of sight , he turned away from the window thoughtfully , brushing a few flecks of dandruff absent-mindedly from the shoulders of his suit . |
| 27 | He will probably show a few signs of wear and tear , but as long as your vet recommends purchase he could be a good buy . |
| 28 | I received a few letters from strangers which made me realize that people did care . |
| 29 | For aching , tired feet , mix a few drops of peppermint oil with one tbsp of almond oil and add to a bowl of warm water . |
| 30 | Divide it among four small bowls , then mix a few drops of food colouring into each one . |