Example sentences of "[vb past] [prep] a few [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although he qualified for a few regional events , in fact he was aiming much higher : he wanted a crack at the Open Championship . |
| 2 | I sympathized and threw in a few choice obscenities and ‘ hanging 's too good for ‘ ems ’ but made a note to pick up a few watches next time I was down the Brick Lane midnight market . |
| 3 | But amazingly , 17-stone Alan escaped with a few small cuts and bruises — and a little lost dignity . |
| 4 | Business as usual The election led to a few significant changes in Northern Ireland , but mostly it 's more of the same , says Robin Wilson |
| 5 | Consequently , he endured the pain as he went through a few simple movements . |
| 6 | A small squadron could make a series of relay runs , each programmed for a few specific targets . |
| 7 | because there must be some give and take in the deal and the Purchaser would probably proceed on the same terms even if it knew of a few minor breaches — the Purchaser should not be able to bring a claim after completion for those kinds of problems ; |
| 8 | She took in a few deep breaths , like a singer preparing for a song . |
| 9 | And then we went to a few Western shops to get our costumes for the Urban Cowboy premier . |
| 10 | He then appeared in a few Austrian films before fleeing from the Nazis in the late 1930s . |
| 11 | She paused for a few thoughtful moments , then said quietly , ‘ I ca n't help wondering about the next owner . ’ |
| 12 | As she passed through the lights she turned right into a small service road which ran alongside a few small shops . |
| 13 | Their room at school , within a few weeks of Katherine arrival , had by a few deft touches and additions acquired a new look . |