Example sentences of "[vb infin] [noun sg] [prep] a few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Entrants then work in a variety of units and can expect promotion within a few years to lance-corporal and corporal . |
| 2 | Oh good oh right so er so you can you can do project for a few weeks fairly solidly before the end of term course when deadlines start looming . |
| 3 | I shall give way in a few moments . |
| 4 | The cyclists carried a letter of introduction from Bishop Brewer which helped them secure accommodation at a few churches along the way , including the Cathedrals at Assisi and Chartres . |
| 5 | Learning by imitation can take place in a few minutes , whereas the reproduction of a whole new adult animal can take many years . |
| 6 | ‘ The presentation of the prizes will take place in a few minutes … ’ |
| 7 | During the trip to India — which , British elections permitting , should take place within a few months — Baker will emphasise government support for any satellite deals that India makes with private industry , for example , the state could provide loans to pay for the work . |
| 8 | Beware of snow showers , because they can reduce visibility to a few yards , making a safe landing impossible . |
| 9 | However , the difficulties involved in providing a safe and reassuring environment for staff working with this group of people are one reason why so many professional staff still clamour to retain the old asylums ; in such asylums staff know they can summon help at a few minutes ' notice from a neighbouring ward and from resident medical staff . |
| 10 | The only other Briton to win both Opens is Tony Jacklin who , incidentally , came to Jersey to live and play golf for a few years after his retirement from the professional circuit . |
| 11 | ‘ We 'll make land in a few hours , ’ he told her . |
| 12 | Appetite might be poor and food that is eaten will be difficult to digest ; bowel movements will occur at inconvenient times in the night or at unaccustomed times during the day , or the traveller might suffer constipation for a few days . |