Example sentences of "[adj] [to-vb] a few [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | of it er but I 'd rather be viewed on my own merits on my own worth er be willing to take a few risks in life erm and know that I 've got the rewards at the end of it for making a success . |
| 2 | It is appropriate to add a few words at this point that might help avert the possibility of becoming involved in any extensive debate about whether associative changes of the sort described here should really be thought of as instances of perceptual learning , producing changes in the perceived similarity of the stimuli . |
| 3 | At this point , it might be appropriate to spend a few moments on a specifically Scottish aspect of the Bill . |
| 4 | Overworked officials in finance ministries rarely reject a whole list of potential projects ; they are much more likely to identify a few priorities at random , and pass on the donor to the line ministry , hoping for the best if and when the project is financed . |
| 5 | The order for forty-one aircraft was confirmed on 7 Jan 77 , and will in effect establish a new version of the Falcon 20 plus a new Garrett AiResearch turbofan likely to have a few applications in the executive transport and smaller airline field . |
| 6 | Naturally , to gain the optimum food results , it is always useful to understand a few fundamentals of an oven , including the engine , the latest Mealstream ovens being a far cry from the 1968 version in terms of safety , design and performance specification . |
| 7 | Betty and George had both worked and were able to enjoy a few years of their retirement together before he had a major stroke . |
| 8 | Anyhow , er this evening very happy to provide a few pictures for you to have a look at , and hopefully with a bit of information . |
| 9 | Stiff Little Fingers was my life when I was younger and I jumped at the idea of being able to do a few gigs without spending months away from home and having to worry about recording a new album as soon as we finished . |
| 10 | Trains had been laid on to despatch them to all parts of the country , so that for the rest of their lives they would be able to recall a few moments of honour , even glory . |
| 11 | So she 'd be able to have a few moments of peace and quiet in which to interview the woman . |
| 12 | At the beginning of March his wife drove him to Regents Park , and he was able to take a few steps in the spring sunshine . |
| 13 | I am delighted to be asked to deliver Lynda 's speech to such a large body of people committed to helping the disadvantaged and to be able to say a few words about how government is meeting the challenges that it faces in the developing world . |
| 14 | With the down fall in farming profits , it might be necessary to accept a few weeds in crops , or a low level of pest attack for economic reasons . |
| 15 | But it is possible to make a few predictions for 1990 . |
| 16 | ‘ My own kind , ’ she replied , and getting ready to put a few questions from her list , she paused to smile — and found that he could find his questions faster . |
| 17 | It is desirable to say a few words about Reg. v. Skipp [ 1975 ] Crim.L.R. 114 and Reg. v. Fritschy [ 1985 ] Crim.L.R. 745 . |