Example sentences of "[pron] [vb infin] a few [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ May I steal a few minutes of your time on this unique occasion and go back to November 22 , 1944 when nine Mosquitos from our Squadron were briefed to mark the U-Boat pens at Trondheim for 171 Lancasters .
2 May I present a few eye-openers for those who have accused Pakistan bowlers of doctoring the ball ?
3 Just then they heard a heavy footstep outside , and a voice called , ‘ Neighbours , can I bring a few lambs in there ? ’
4 Let me give a few examples of vanished empires which at the time seemed invincible .
5 Do you want a few chips on a plate nan ?
6 He came out of the bedclothes and said , ‘ While I 'm laid up like this , why do n't you do a few concerts on your own ? ’
7 Could n't you dedicate a few months of the year to naked men ?
8 She pushes off and lets herself drift a few feet above the ground , holding her skirt round her knees .
9 Let me say a few things about this .
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