Example sentences of "[vb infin] [prep] only [art] few [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Some may bloom for only a few weeks , but their display is beautiful .
2 This interpretation was supported by the fact that a committee which might consist of only a few members could not , however honest and conscientious , assess impartially the value of its work or that of its individual members .
3 Quick action is vital , since anyone who stops breathing can usually live for only a few minutes without help .
4 The early response has not been enthusiastic , though aides insisted yesterday that for many households the new tax bills would amount to only a few dollars a month .
5 An industrial salesperson who sells into one industry may deal with only a few customers in a restricted geographical area .
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