Example sentences of "[conj] after [art] few [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | During the week ashore you meet your companions and after a few discreet words the lead crew sorts you out . |
| 2 | and then jegs and after a few five minutes |
| 3 | I was still crying when I put on my boots and picked up my kitbag ; and after a few desperate embraces I burst out into the stars and the snow — the constellations of snow , the blizzard of stars . |
| 4 | Charles rose and after a few mumbled words about thanks , and keeping in touch , and being cheerful , and seeing himself out , he left . |
| 5 | Its report was sent to my supervisors in February 1988 , and after a few minor changes the college 's final approval was received in May . |
| 6 | Her mother came to inspect her , and after a few minor adjustments declared that she was satisfied with her appearance . |
| 7 | Three of them heaved the bulk over on to the high rocks and after a few more buckets of water , they stood back to inspect it further . |
| 8 | The pool water was working wonders on her ankle and after a few more minutes she tested its strength . |
| 9 | I negotiated my way to Piccadilly — those illuminations are a splendid sight — and after a few more adventures finally arrived at the Savoy . |