Example sentences of "[vb past] several [noun] ' " in BNC.
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| 1 | We also saw several foxes ' earths but were n't lucky enough to get even a glimpse of the inhabitants . |
| 2 | There was logic in this distinction ; for if the duties of a vassal were such as Fulbert defined them , then in fulfilling them the fidelis whose estates were close to those of his lord would have to make many sacrifices , while for one who lived several days ' journey away , not making a nuisance of himself would be a relatively painless matter . |
| 3 | He did an eight month fitter/armourer course ending up his training with top marks and a corporal 's stripes , and then did several months ' instructing before being sent to a ground crew on a Bomber Command airfield . |
| 4 | The employees interviewed in the 30 banks all have the responsibility for making lending decisions to small business customers , but in only a few cases were those branch managers as such , because generally the role of dealing with the small business customer is delegated to executives such as the specialised Enterprise Manager , or the Small Business Manager , all of whom had several years ' experience . |
| 5 | He was young , well educated , had several years ' work experience under his belt . |
| 6 | All had several days ' growth of beard and were dressed in a motley collection of civilian clothing . |