Example sentences of "[prep] a few [noun] with the " in BNC.

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1 She was referred back to the medical clinic after a few months with the same clinical findings .
2 We flew back to Mahe and straight on to Praslin for a stay of a few days with the intention of taking day-trips to the smaller islands of Cousin and La Digue .
3 But , despite the much-publicized flirtations of a few aristocrats with the centre parties , the Tories are still the natural home for the landed gentry .
4 Add the rice and saffron and sauté for a few minutes with the onion until opaque .
5 But pause for a few moments with the two names it introduces us to — Robert Taylor , the author , and the book 's recipient , Percivall Pott , whose characteristic signature it contains .
6 I 've been friends for a few years with the head stalker of Corrour estate , Ted Piggott , and his wife Theresia .
7 They would rather continue earning this money for a few years with the hope of becoming financially independent , thus broadening their options and opportunities .
8 My mother went on an outing for a few days with the Blind Club .
9 He played for a few seconds with the animal 's jewelled collar then turned his eyes on me .
10 We stop the jeep for a few words with the Marines , some I recognise from a few weeks ago when they were on their way to take up positions on the coast , on the left of 1st Commando Brigade .
11 However , Gibson had no experience on the Mossie and would have benefited a great deal from a few hours with the PFF Mossie Unit at Warboys — perhaps a couple of low-level bombing attacks on our bombing range .
12 But the British Fascisti were in earnest , though doomed to extinction in a few years with the creation of Oswald Mosley 's New Party .
13 She fixed her hazel eyes on his and elaborated , smiling , ‘ You could treat yourself to a few trinkets with the change . ’
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