Example sentences of "[conj] [prep] [art] few [noun pl] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The resultant online , interactive database is designed to be so easy to use that after a few minutes practice even novices can make very sophisticated searches and will have nearly instantaneous access to a vast storehouse of information hitherto accessible only after tedious , time-consuming and costly searches through individual issues . |
| 2 | He says that in a few years gas will become expensive , and coal will be waiting in the wings as a cheap form of energy . |
| 3 | It 's safe to say that in a few years time they will be playing Las Vegas . ’ |
| 4 | He sensed my curiosity about how much the twins were worth , and for a few seconds reticence and candour fought across his face , but then he shrugged . |
| 5 | The men followed them and within a few moments lord Hulton and I were standing there just as before watching the tiny figures on the skyline , listening to the distant " Haow , haow ! " |
| 6 | Fixed-price contracts have been normal for production contracts but on occasion this has led to claims that excess profits have been made and in a few cases repayment of the excess has been enforced . |
| 7 | There was a tumult at the gates , and in a few moments Dunan and the Hearthwares joined them . |
| 8 | It 's time we had ministers who will listen to Social Services and in a few months time we shall have them , a Labour Government . |
| 9 | erm but after a few months dad gave it up cos it was erm too wet and that where weeds could grow easily |