Example sentences of "few [adj] words [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A few introductory words on the rules of English law will help to set the scene . |
| 2 | Fabia did note that Ven had a few pleasant words with the hard-working lady before she , smiling , left the room . |
| 3 | In the Heinkel , despite the enormous noise , Hess and Edward exchanged a few shouted words from time to time , their faces pressed close together . |
| 4 | We had a few concluding words about the literary scene in London , which he thought to have reached a pretty low ebb . |
| 5 | She made a belated grab for her wits while Guy rose and went to answer the summons , exchanging a few murmured words with whoever was on the other side of the door . |
| 6 | it is worth writing an index and even typing a few pithy words of your own to remind you , and others , of why you did what you did , when you did it ! |
| 7 | Charles rose and after a few mumbled words about thanks , and keeping in touch , and being cheerful , and seeing himself out , he left . |
| 8 | A bonfire on the beach tonight when it 'll be too dark for my eye to catch a few stray words of love . |
| 9 | However , she had managed to have a few brief words with Morrison and questioned him about Nigel 's movements over the weekend of his father 's death . |
| 10 | The only thing was to push me at once to the front ; and almost immediately , after a very few brief words from the distinguished chairman , I found myself face to face with an audience that evidently meant mischief . |
| 11 | Knows a few rude words in Italian , I 'm reliably informed . ’ |
| 12 | On his way home from college , he had managed to slip into the bookshop and grab a few quick words with Joe on the pretext of asking for a book , but the small , stout man could only tell him more or less what he already knew . |
| 13 | She felt the fire inside her begin to burn again and she pushed the door wide open , her mouth ready to frame a few well-chosen words on the importance of finishing jobs on time . |
| 14 | She 'd never been the crying sort — but it just took a few well-chosen words from him to reduce her to a jelly . |
| 15 | I knew a few useful words of Russian . |
| 16 | Although I was no linguist at school , I could still say a few useful words in Spanish , Nepali , Urdu , Carib , Slovak and Bahasa Malay . |
| 17 | They say that as the meeting was drawing to its conclusion , everyone was waiting for a certain person to utter a few graceful words by way of a thank-you to the summit host , Mr Mitterrand . |
| 18 | Rachel was crying now and Annie spoke a few comforting words to her as she set off pushing the pram along the shabby street . |
| 19 | Fisons enjoyed another buoyant session , helped along by a few comforting words from broker Hoare Govett , who hosted a presentation to institutions on Wednesday . |
| 20 | Introductions are important , and to say a few encouraging words about each individual can be helpful . |
| 21 | Up to now I have heard only the few reluctant words in the lane . |
| 22 | When she finished , Nick had a few muttered words with his colleagues before asking her one or two questions , mostly concerning times , places and names . |
| 23 | You could say I had a few choice words with him . ’ |
| 24 | He received a ban some years ago for losing his temper while playing in that veritable hive of provocation known as Australian grade cricket , and this latest ruckus began , apparently , when Marcus Wight ( whose father , the umpire , Peter , should have taught him better ) proffered a few choice words of his won upon dismissing Ramprakash in the first innings . |
| 25 | However , she leaves more cheerfully after a few choice words from one of the boys suggesting that her photograph should be changed because it does n't do her justice . |
| 26 | On arrival at the hospital , however , she relaxed a little , even managing a few lighthearted words of encouragement . |
| 27 | Still , Graham and Bryan , both from Melbourne , Derbyshire , did have a few kind words for their rivals . |
| 28 | Yeah I like that , I like the sound of that one , but it 's got a few big words in it |
| 29 | On several occasions the obituarists have been poised , ready to send the man to his grave with a few solemn words of recognition . |
| 30 | It was simply so he could say a few nice words about the latest wonder shoe to roll off the Japanese production line . |