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

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1 The first organisms , which appear within a few hours of the pool forming , are bacteria , as well as tiny single celled plants and animals called algae and protozoa respectively .
2 Place one of these on the slide and cover with a few drops of water .
3 All anencephalus children are either miscarried , die stillborn , or die within a few weeks of life .
4 It is worth remembering that most accidents happen within a few miles of home .
5 Firstly , look at a few maps of zodiacs already published to get a feeling for them .
6 Easily Accessible : There is a large number of footpaths and bridleways in the area , and two long-distance paths , the Oxford Way and the Cotswold Way , pass within a few miles of the hotel .
7 After shaving , rub in a few drops of Corvette After-Shave .
8 Is the price we pay for a few moments of Mills and Boon romance too high , leaving an aftermath of bitterness , boredom and let-down ?
9 Bird pollinators include unspecialized nectar eaters , which opportunistically visit many different kinds of flower , generally small ones , and specialized nectar eaters , which concentrate on a few kinds of flower , mainly larger ones .
10 To complete the sequence , try for a few close-ups of the coloured light reflecting in the children 's faces , after which a fade to black would bring the sequence to an appropriate close .
11 and try and get out of them what skills , you know , and chuck in a few ideas of your own , you know ,
12 All they had to do was pile the earth back on top of the coffin and toss in a few bulbs of garlic just to be on the safe side .
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