Example sentences of "a few [noun pl] ['s] [noun] i " in BNC.
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| 1 | After a few hours ' rest I had something to eat . |
| 2 | After a few minutes ' walk I arrived at the edge of the wooded area ; in front of me was about two hundred yards of grass , rising to the high ground covered by thick gorse and ferns . |
| 3 | I 'm lucky , she told her reflection , and in a few days ' time I 'll be far away from this place , and without Piers around I 'll be able to put things back into perspective . |
| 4 | After a few seconds ' thought I realised that she meant their President , that is the former General who was dictator with the continuing consent of their other commanders . |
| 5 | In a few months ' time I will take my G.C.S.E. ( General Certificate of Secondary Education ) . |