Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pers pn] a few [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I would be most grateful if you could spare me a few moments of your time . ’ |
| 2 | I 'm sure you can spare me a few moments of your time . ’ |
| 3 | Could you possibly spare me a few moments in private ? |
| 4 | If we 're able to use it the cold may win us a few days in which to withdraw to bed and grieve gently for ourselves ; if not at least we can weep openly at work , blowing our nose and wiping our eyes , and get a little consideration and sympathy from others for our sad lot . |
| 5 | Could he give them a few facts about himself for the company 's press release ? |
| 6 | I 'm sorry to intrude on you at this hour , but if you can give me a few minutes of your time you may be able to help me , and I 'll be very much obliged . ’ |
| 7 | ‘ Sure , and you can give me a few tips on the leisure market . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ Cheer up , ’ he went on , ‘ I 'll bring you a few cigarettes in a minute when Arthur 's opened the gate . ’ |
| 9 | We , in return , had better give you a few tips on how to behave in a Grenadier battalion or you 'll come badly unstuck . ’ |
| 10 | Let me give you a few tips on how to make your pockets bulge … |
| 11 | Dangerous thing to say we 've already said , but preparing notes is lastly down to yourselves , I might give you a few tips on that . |
| 12 | ‘ Maybe the Commander could give you a few tips for your essay , ’ he said . |
| 13 | Let me give you a few examples of the way in which our departments work . |
| 14 | ‘ He is fully committed for several weeks ahead , but he could spare you a few minutes at the end of his list one day . ’ |
| 15 | Could he drop me a few grams on credit ? |
| 16 | ‘ Mr Cunningham asked if you could spare him a few minutes before leaving the hotel . |
| 17 | He says to her aye , he says , I could tell you a few things about Fiona that 'll make your hair curl . |
| 18 | ‘ I could tell you a few tales about yon place , ’ she remarked , jerking her head in the direction of Dudley House . |
| 19 | I would welcome PR voting for all elections , accepting it might lose us a few seats on Wear Valley . |
| 20 | I will offer you a few examples of what this means for the British Library , in particular in its role as the provider of sources for historical research . |
| 21 | So I 'd like to ask you er , I 'll move on and ask you a few questions about places you 've lived in the past . |
| 22 | ‘ Harford is one of the most under-rated strikers in the game , and undoubtedly he will cause us a few problems at Stamford Bridge . ’ |