Example sentences of "may [vb infin] a [adj] [num] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I could perhaps put at least part of it in very homely erm and perhaps somewhat banal terms by saying that five minutes spent waiting for the person one loves may seem like five hours , whereas five hours spent with that person may appear a mere five minutes . |
| 2 | The alterations may cost a few hundred pounds , but make sure the right pump is used and the wiring done by a professional . |
| 3 | This means that new houses may cost a few hundred pounds more to build , but will need up to 20% less heating . |
| 4 | A large extended family may have a few dozen members . |
| 5 | For the PC and related MS-DOS hardware Aldus may add a further 100,000 units during the coming year , with its PC version , nice business if only the dealer can get a share . |