Example sentences of "[coord] after [art] few [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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1 | During the week ashore you meet your companions and after a few discreet words the lead crew sorts you out . |
2 | I was still crying when I put on my boots and picked up my kitbag ; and after a few desperate embraces I burst out into the stars and the snow — the constellations of snow , the blizzard of stars . |
3 | Charles rose and after a few mumbled words about thanks , and keeping in touch , and being cheerful , and seeing himself out , he left . |
4 | Its report was sent to my supervisors in February 1988 , and after a few minor changes the college 's final approval was received in May . |
5 | Her mother came to inspect her , and after a few minor adjustments declared that she was satisfied with her appearance . |