Example sentences of "[coord] [prep] a [det] [noun] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He was also the company 's standard bearer at the town 's annual common riding and as a former Master upholsterer he previously represented the Corporation of Hammermen in a similar capacity . |
| 2 | As an ‘ old China hand ’ , Mr Bush apparently prides himself on his personal understanding in dealing with the Chinese ; and as a former CIA director , he is not averse to secrecy . |
| 3 | He sensed my curiosity about how much the twins were worth , and for a few seconds reticence and candour fought across his face , but then he shrugged . |
| 4 | The men followed them and within a few moments lord Hulton and I were standing there just as before watching the tiny figures on the skyline , listening to the distant " Haow , haow ! " |
| 5 | Fixed-price contracts have been normal for production contracts but on occasion this has led to claims that excess profits have been made and in a few cases repayment of the excess has been enforced . |
| 6 | There was a tumult at the gates , and in a few moments Dunan and the Hearthwares joined them . |
| 7 | It 's time we had ministers who will listen to Social Services and in a few months time we shall have them , a Labour Government . |
| 8 | But for a such railway treasure there is very little in the way of the written word to appreciate its importance of place of affection in the British steam fraternity . |
| 9 | erm but after a few months dad gave it up cos it was erm too wet and that where weeds could grow easily |
| 10 | But in a former gunnery hall on the extreme southerly edge of South End camp , Friends of the SAAF Museum have established a foothold which looks set to prosper . |