Example sentences of "[adv] [art] [adj] few [noun pl] [conj] " in BNC.

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1 But their relationship had become so close over the last few months that even this advice did not see , all the 'surrealistic " to Sullivan .
2 I kept my eyes open over the next few days and although I saw her sitting in the window she never appeared outside .
3 Charles could not , but sent a message instead ; not the tame few words that Woodward had drafted for him , but something much more forthright :
4 The UK government measures the lead in tapwater that has been running for several minutes , as it would be if you had a bath in it , and not the first few pints or cupfuls , as you would use for cooking or making a cup of tea .
5 Written in a very attractive style this little publication is the ideal vehicle to while away a quiet few minutes and , at the same time , does something practical to help with the preservation of steam .
6 He spurred onward a good few yards before he turned and shouted back over his shoulder : ‘ You 're always welcome with the Puckeridge at least ! ’
7 She struggled up the last few yards and arrived at his side breathless .
8 He raced up the last few stairs and took her in his arms .
9 He sets up a fair few goals but we really need a finisher something Wallace managed to do ( if you gave him enough chances in the game ) .
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