Example sentences of "in a few [noun pl] [coord] [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 I 've got a meeting in a few minutes and I — ’
2 She 'll bring it to you in a few minutes and it 'll help you keep your strength . ’
3 I shall be drawing a considerable sum in a few days but you must know how it is , travelling the country as we old soldiers do … thank you … ten pounds will be quite sufficient … and you must let me spend some more of it in your excellent company … that evening 's entertainment we enjoyed together , Mr Wood , ’ his voice rose in the small hallway and the other guests and servants indoors and out strained noticeably to catch what would surely be the eloquent testimonial of a compliment , ‘ was one of the , shall we say , most boisterous and wise , a rare combination , Mr Landlord , I have spent , whether in London , in Europe or in and out of ships and foreign postings in a long lifetime .
4 I mean , we could go back in a few days and I could distract her while you … ’
5 You leave school in a few weeks and you 've got to make yourself a living .
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