Example sentences of "[prep] a few [noun] [Wh adv] the " in BNC.
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1 | One of two possible methods is to divide off one end of the tank using a clear divider and install the new fish into the smaller section , after a few days when the other occupants of the tank have accepted the newcomer then remove the divider and let all of the fish mix . |
2 | I am pleased to be able to confirm that the setting up of Council Tax liabilities for individual properties is now complete within the computer software , with the exception of a few properties where the rebate entitlement has still not to be finally resolved . |
3 | Those who did marry all left the trade , except for a few cases where the husband was a serving soldier abroad during the war . |
4 | Sarah watched for a few moments when the game began , then went off to look for her Nature treasures . |
5 | Todays toil to lower the level of the brook takes a bitmore than one man and his dog , but the necessary speed of the work means thispiece of Georgian architecture will be hidden once more in a few days when the brook 's allowed to flow through here again . |
6 | Rather , indicate in a few words how the rest of your answer would proceed if you had time . |
7 | Instructions for the folding part of the handle referred to an earlier model with a spindle ; but the wingnut handles were obviously fixed by a bolt , and released by a few turns when the handle needed to be folded for storage . |