Example sentences of "you [modal v] [verb] [pron] a [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | You could give him a half a mark there . |
| 2 | ‘ Mr Cunningham asked if you could spare him a few minutes before leaving the hotel . |
| 3 | I would be most grateful if you could spare me a few moments of your time . ’ |
| 4 | Well if you could spare us a few moments , we 'd be most grateful , your , it 's for a new series we 're contemplating , A Day in the Afterlife . |
| 5 | I 'm sure you can spare me a few moments of your time . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ Perhaps not , ’ a fresh voice drawled , ‘ but you can tell me a few preliminary conclusions . |
| 7 | ‘ Sure , and you can give me a few tips on the leisure market . ’ |
| 8 | I 'm sorry to intrude on you at this hour , but if you can give me a few minutes of your time you may be able to help me , and I 'll be very much obliged . ’ |
| 9 | You can give me a few at a time if you like . |
| 10 | You can make yourself a few bob there I should think . |