Example sentences of "[vb base] [pron] [noun sg] [prep] [art] few " in BNC.

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1 In particular new potatoes should be bought in small amounts as they lose their freshness within a few days ; they should have a skin which feels damp to the touch and is easily removed by rubbing .
2 The pain had made her lose her breath for a few seconds .
3 Hold your breath for a few moments .
4 He told Arts Scene : ‘ I do my waffle with a few little inserts from tapes . ’
5 Well-dressed older men now pay the higher fare to travel through Beijing by minibus , avoiding the slow , jammed and steamy buses on which the youngest and strongest men fight their way to a few rickety seats .
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