Example sentences of "[vb infin] a [adj] [noun pl] [subord] [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ I may need a few shots before I find the mark , Khan . ’
2 Could you wait a few weeks until I 'm sure ? ’
3 He can still smell a million dollars when it 's within reach .
4 I do carry a few prizes if I have requests but I prefer to have people involved and enjoying games for the fun of joining in and having a good time , rather than to win a reward .
5 But I think I should ring a few times before I would arrange to meet him .
6 Okay , let's let's try and clarify a few points as we go along .
7 And the Oxford Cheetahs can ruffle a few feathers when they meet the Exeter Falcons tonight .
8 May you have a hundred pupils before you turn round . "
9 ‘ Can I … you know , can I have a few minutes before we go ? ,
10 I 'll be able to model your gown ; it 's right at the end of the show , so I 'll have a few minutes after I 've finished Roman 's clothes . ’
11 BELFAST jockey Pat McWilliams is beginning to settle down and ride a few winners since he returned from England before Christmas facing an uncertain future .
12 In addition , the adventurers may get a nasty colds unless they take cover or have special protections ( such as a long-duration Protection from Rain spell ) .
13 So let me just say a few things before he does arrive , and catch his breath and perhaps have a cup of tea , on , on a topic which we , it 's not fully listed but I think is worth just mentioning , and that is writing for the press , because it may occur to you and in fact you may yourself on occasions , write things for the press .
14 It might not be to everyone 's taste or be able to last for hundreds of years but you have to admit that she would turn a few heads if she appeared sitting casually in your garden .
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