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

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1 After aggravation with an LM potency , there should be amelioration within a few days ( 24 hours in my experience ) , if there is a subsequent return of symptoms requiring the same remedy resume treatment not with the same potency but the next higher one .
2 I 've been friends for a few years with the head stalker of Corrour estate , Ted Piggott , and his wife Theresia .
3 There were problems in a few centres , perhaps because the idea of a closing date was new or perhaps because local computer systems caused delays .
4 The resultant paste is cask-conditions for a few days before bottling .
5 Let us suppose that your department is keen to try investigative work ; some have been on courses ; there is access to a few ideas from books and journals ; and the main concern is how people will cope personally and pedagogically in the classroom .
6 With the font world in a state of turmoil following the Apple/Microsoft deal it 's time for a few words about maintaining standards .
7 There was silence for a few moments .
8 There was silence for a few moments .
9 There was silence for a few minutes .
10 There was silence for a few seconds and then he said : ‘ And she 's your sister , is she ? ’
11 There was silence for a few seconds and then she heard Meredith 's voice : ‘ Not to worry .
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