Example sentences of "[prep] a few [noun pl] and [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Urquhart slowed after a few steps and then stopped . |
| 2 | Because I think it was Tommy that said it was really after the one finished and there was nothing else round about that there was a gap of a few years and then you got started again here . |
| 3 | But for now , she would not allow herself to think , she would rest for a few hours and then make arrangements to deal with business matters . |
| 4 | He and the housekeeper continued to converse for a few minutes and finally he said , ‘ Very well , Mrs Pettifer , sherry at six . ’ |
| 5 | Why do n't we go and sit down for a few minutes and then you can decide what you want to do next ? ’ |
| 6 | Rather than chase somebody and take away what little respect they have , it 's far better that they go out and maybe get lost for a few minutes and then come back , than have somebody chase them . |
| 7 | They drove on silently for a few minutes and then Mrs Lomax suddenly spoke . |
| 8 | ‘ She wakes for a few minutes and then is unconscious for several hours , ’ said a police spokesman . |
| 9 | The Prime Minister changed the subject for a few minutes and then agreed . |
| 10 | He went out with Naomi for a few minutes and then it was my turn for a little chat . |
| 11 | In business they conferred with each other for a few minutes and then made their offer . |
| 12 | They let me hold her for a few minutes and then they took her away upstairs to Special Care . |
| 13 | After release the pigeon circles a few times around the release site for a few minutes and then flies off , usually in the approximate direction of its home loft . |
| 14 | He stood without moving for a few minutes and then he put out the light . |
| 15 | We stood eyeing each other for a few minutes and then to my amazement a jeep came up ; the farmer saw my problem and not only gave me a lift past the bull but took me right to the main road where the bike was . |
| 16 | The sudden change of colour on the wall had upset its sense of direction and it buzzed about angrily and eventually it came into the porch where I was sitting and it stayed there for a few minutes and then went outside searching the wall again for the entrance . |
| 17 | It is normal for this sensitivity to remain for a few flights and then gradually to disappear . |
| 18 | Howard thought for a few moments and then said , ‘ I think I know what time the next plane leaves for London . ’ |
| 19 | Nigel considered this for a few moments and then he said , ‘ Tell you what . |
| 20 | The calling continued for a few moments and then , with a cry of ‘ bitch ’ , to her horror , Nicky Scott Wilson began to make the most blood-curdling noise as he bayed her name to the night sky , like a wolf . |
| 21 | They rolled around on the ground together for a few moments and then the boy 's mother came out and gave him Sergeant 's leash . |
| 22 | When a dog does start to show signs of becoming difficult about a visit to the surgery , you may want to arrange with your vet simply to walk up to the waiting room , pause here for a few moments and then return home . |
| 23 | Patrick hovered around the door for a few moments and then finally decided to brazen it out . |
| 24 | The Threarah waited politely for a few moments and then he said , " Well , now , and what ought we to do about it , I wonder ? |
| 25 | He licked the wound for a few moments and then turned to Hazel . |
| 26 | He chewed away for a few moments and then nodded with pleasure . |
| 27 | He stood looking at her in silence for a few moments and then gave a funny little smile , ruffled her hair and said : |
| 28 | Edward appeared to think hard for a few moments and then got up and left the room abruptly . |
| 29 | Azmaveth considered something for a few moments and then nodded to herself , as if she 'd made a decision . |
| 30 | He did not say anything for a few moments and then he shrugged and gave a sharp laugh . |