Example sentences of "[to-vb] [noun sg] [prep] the [num ord] few " in BNC.
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| 1 | This makes it easier to lose weight in the first few weeks , at a rate which can be up to 4lb per week . |
| 2 | ‘ It is possible that a slow economic recovery and lower beef prices will coincide to increase consumption in the next few years but in the wake of consumer scares , such as BSE , the market needs a push . |
| 3 | ‘ Look , Cand , are you going to tell me what the heck you 're talking about , or do I have to play riddle-me-ree for the next few hours ? ’ |
| 4 | Other sections on which it is hoped to complete work in the next few years included : |
| 5 | Other sections which it is hoped to complete work in the next few years include : |
| 6 | The weakness in passenger traffic , which fell 8 p.c last year , and operating losses have not prevented the airline from launching the most successful expansion programme among European airlines so far , in a bid to be among the few groups which are expected to survive deregulation over the next few years . |
| 7 | At least 18 other investigations are underway while four further trials are due to take place within the next few months . |
| 8 | Europe 's large fusion installation at Culham , Oxfordshire — the joint European torus known as JET — is likely to begin operation in the next few weeks . |
| 9 | HENRY WHARTON , the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight champion , is expected to enter hospital within the next few days to undergo an operation on his troublesome right hand . |