Example sentences of "be a few [noun] [pers pn] [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I think there are a few things we ought to get straight , ’ he said coolly . |
| 2 | When we find this extremely difficult , there are a few things we can do to make it easier . |
| 3 | ‘ Listen to me , pal , because there are a few things you could learn . |
| 4 | There are a few things you can do to make sure that when Animosity strikes the effect is minimal . |
| 5 | But before you install one , especially of the coal or gas-burning variety , which needs the correct flue conditions so that harmful fumes are expelled , there are a few things you must check . |
| 6 | There are a few scenes I 'd just like to run through before we break and — ’ |
| 7 | Sorry , this show came up so suddenly , there are a few dates we 'll have to work round . ’ |
| 8 | But because we must n't let anyone know he 's here , there are a few precautions we must take . |
| 9 | Unlike yourselves , Dr Blake has only recently joined us , and there are a few people she should meet . ’ |
| 10 | To help us to help you , there are a few steps you can take to make sure letters arrive on time and in the condition you sent them . |
| 11 | There are a few items I would like for my own use and some I 'd like to sell |
| 12 | Most of it is n't even scrap iron , but there may be a few pieces I could use . ’ |
| 13 | there were a few things he could bring with him . |
| 14 | There 's a few issues I 'd like to cover from a number of comments , I 'll I 'll |