Example sentences of "[coord] [prep] [art] [det] [noun pl] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | 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 . |
2 | 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 ! " |
3 | 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 . |
4 | There was a tumult at the gates , and in a few moments Dunan and the Hearthwares joined them . |
5 | 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 . |
6 | erm but after a few months dad gave it up cos it was erm too wet and that where weeds could grow easily |