Example sentences of "[coord] [prep] a few [noun] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | staining first appears in r3 ( a ) and after a few hours is joined by staining in r5 ( b ) . |
| 2 | It grew rapidly , and after a few seconds was the tiny bright shape of a man . |
| 3 | Carl moved into agency at NEMS in the late 1970s and after a few years was instrumental in the formation of the PAN agency . |
| 4 | I was lucky to get a job at Highgate , and after a few years was able tor educe my teaching to three days a week . |
| 5 | Without thinking I tagged on to the end of the marching men and within a few seconds was past the SPs unnoticed . |
| 6 | The tub is kept in a warm place and within a few days is crawling with worms . |
| 7 | Anything struck by a poisoned arrow was paralysed almost immediately and in a few moments was dead . |
| 8 | These lovely plants may take time to form large flowering clumps but after a few years are a sight to behold and are worth every bit of effort you expend . |
| 9 | He acquiesced in the attempt of Lady Jane Grey [ q.v. ] to seize the throne from Mary , and came under suspicion at the time of the rebellion of Sir Thomas Wyatt [ q.v. ] , but within a few weeks was back at his duties . |