Example sentences of "[verb] by a few [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | We 've been told to take off times , but if there 's one certainty , they 'll be rescheduled by a few hours before the season starts . |
2 | There , bordered by a few glimpses of tentacle , was a huge , whorled , calloused , potion-stained and unfocused thumb . |
3 | ‘ I dare say , but I 'd far rather be playing snooker with a few of the boys , accompanied by a few pints of beer — preferably Devil 's Dram . |
4 | Each shot is accompanied by a few paragraphs about the subject 's history , or why he chose to photograph it . |
5 | This was followed by a few minutes of silence . |
6 | Our morning walk along the cliffs gave us terrific views of the secluded white sand bays dotted along the coastline followed by a few hours on Pompièrre beach where the locals meet to picnic . |
7 | A quick walk down Coronation Street was followed by a few pints of Newton and Ridley Ale before we departed . |
8 | It is true that the quality of most waters runs in cycles ; a few years of mediocre fish followed by a few years of quality fish . |
9 | Then check it is clear below and attempt a straight stall , followed by a few stalls in very gentle turns . |
10 | Fortified by a few bottles of champagne , he told a disbelieving audience that his main love in life was ‘ screwing ’ . |
11 | The lover 's eventual notion of seeking death at the hand of his lady ( movement 9 : E minor ) is dispelled by a few bars for ‘ Violons ’ and continuo , reminiscent of the quiet opening movements , but in a slower tempo . |