Example sentences of "a few words and " in BNC.

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1 Later , people would come along , dig him up and remove him to a more permanent resting place where the vicar would say a few words and it would all be over , except for those who remembered him .
2 Corbett whispered a few words and the friar looked up sharply and nodded .
3 Then he opened his eyes , spoke a few words and eventually tried a few tentative steps round his hospital room .
4 He muttered a few words and his companions chuckled .
5 Knight bannerets of the king 's household stopped them but Cranston muttered a few words and they let him by .
6 Ciaran said a few words and presented the prizes to the winning teams .
7 So why could Dr Neil , with a few words and a sidelong look , lance her indignation so easily , compel her to reassess herself and life ?
8 It is a commonly-held belief in Australia that the Aborigines have no real language , just a few words and no grammar .
9 Then before putting the resolution to the vote I shall say a few words and ask whether , ah , there are any questions .
10 A few words and the offer of deep cups of claret . ’
11 What I 'll do is give you a system whereby even at the drop of a hat you will be able to put together a few words and speak with clarity , speak coherently and be able to put your point of view across .
12 and can be preceded by ( e.g. ‘ squelch ’ , ‘ bulge ’ ) ; is never preceded by , and is preceded by only in a few words and names , e.g. ‘ Welsh ’ , ‘ Walsh ’ , .
13 He did it on the guitar and you were simply found a few words and
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