Example sentences of "[conj] [art] few [noun pl] ' [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | There were unexplained hold-ups , enemy strongpoints catching the leaders in heavy fire perhaps , or a few moments ' loss of direction as they probed forward . |
2 | After a few moments ' deciphering he rang Gerald Venables ' number . |
3 | After a few moments ' silence Kopyion shrugged his shoulders and walked off , down the stairs . |
4 | Wealthy ladies , doing a little charitable slumming , as well as a few shopkeepers ' wives , bought the pretty baby clothes , and the doll she had dressed went for a fabulous price , to be given to some little girl more fortunate than those for whom the money was being raised . |
5 | They borrow from the banks for as little as a few hours ' notice of recall by the banks ( money at call ) , and lend to the government , local authorities and firms for typically three months ( bills of exchange ) . |