Example sentences of "[pron] [vb infin] [prep] a few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But how could I achieve in a few minutes what I had failed to accomplish after hours of trying ? |
| 2 | I decided to put pen to paper and let you know of a few problems some of us have in trying to become machine knitters . |
| 3 | ‘ If you were happy together , why should she mind about a few snubs from social snobs who barred you from their visiting-lists for such a reason ? |
| 4 | Could you come for a few hours each day , do you think ? ’ |
| 5 | Now although I am a born sceptic , suddenly being brought face to face with a seemingly identical facsimile of what I had been working on did make me pause for a few moments ! |
| 6 | Producing this amount of new growth also means adequate moisture below : when weather is dry , remember the thirsty ramblers ; lay the hose out and let it dribble for a few hours . |
| 7 | You could , if you wish , try Java Fern , which is rather too woody for the tastes of many species — but if you want a good covering you will need to let it establish for a few months — or else you can cheat and use Java Fern-covered rocks/bogwood from another tank . |
| 8 | To the buttery juices in the pan add the brandy and let it sizzle for a few seconds . |
| 9 | Remove the vanilla pod , skim the jam , and let it cool for a few minutes before turning it into small jars . |
| 10 | Let us think for a few moments of the wonderful achievements of the human race — the towns that have been built , the works of art that have been produced — the books , plays , films , pictures , music … the progress that has been made in science and technology . |