Example sentences of "a [adj] [det] [noun pl] [verb] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | She bought some postcards , and an illustrated book on the bastides of the Dordogne from the local newsagent , and spent a mouth-watering few moments coveting the strawberry , peach and raspberry tarts displayed in a pâtisserie window . |
| 2 | Kirov took only a few more minutes to search the small studio from top to bottom . |
| 3 | At this point , it will pay dividends if you spend a few more seconds scanning the small print in the ads . |
| 4 | Faye still has a few more days to consider the amniocentesis . |
| 5 | The Act contains a great many exceptions called the " permitted acts " , for example , fair-dealing for research or private study or for criticism , review or news reporting . |
| 6 | No no , they will never make a price in Perth now you have terrified them , ’ and Cameron would have to spend a good few shillings to make the drove move on . |
| 7 | But spend a good few years enjoying the practice rounds before they turn up . |
| 8 | This gives the Inlay Operator a vital few moments to check the lining-up of his shot . |