Example sentences of "i [verb] a [det] [noun] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Though I read no sympathy in his face or mouth , I found a few words to offer . |
| 2 | ‘ Can I have a little time to think it over ? ’ |
| 3 | I very nearly took you then and there , standing up , in a cold dark cave … after that I needed a little time to sort through my feelings , sabiha tieghi … ’ |
| 4 | It was fortunate that I had a little time to accustom myself to being in such a place and to the thought of seeing my father . |
| 5 | ‘ When I got the call to come to Belgium I had a few things to do , ’ he explained . |
| 6 | I had a few beers to celebrate , especially with my mate who 'd seen his bet come up in the end . |
| 7 | ‘ Well , I 've a few notes to make . |
| 8 | But first I need a few minutes to think . |
| 9 | ‘ I need a few hours to report back to the office , then my time can be my own . |
| 10 | I have a few things to say to my sister . ’ |
| 11 | ‘ As I said , you and I have a few things to settle before you leave . ’ |
| 12 | ‘ But I have a few things to do first . |
| 13 | I have a few points to raise : |
| 14 | Last year for the first time we were charged £10.58 for an audit certificate — something District Audit assure me takes a few minutes to complete and is provided free of charge by most banks . |