Example sentences of "this [noun sg] [prep] a [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They would rather continue earning this money for a few years with the hope of becoming financially independent , thus broadening their options and opportunities . |
| 2 | The SEALs were described to this reviewer by a former USSF officer as the toughest special forces in Vietnam , and this does not mean that they were braggarts . |
| 3 | Such a person should , I think , be prepared to act in this capacity for a few years to ensure continuity . |
| 4 | The chemistry of this process with a few modifications , will probably form the basis of future gasification plants . |
| 5 | Later we can have a chat about this business over a few drinks . ’ |
| 6 | She could contain her dislike for this character for a few days , could n't she ? |
| 7 | I rose this morning after a few days of calm without mystical experience and I walked through a steep valley in a golden light of dawn that was like a rich but transparent garment covering all things . |
| 8 | ‘ An Army lorry is due along this road in a few minutes . |
| 9 | He thought briefly about Surere again , and wondered with something akin to panic whether he would reappear ; then , angered with himself at this disloyalty to a former colleague and certainly a fellow-sufferer under the new regime , he dismissed the matter and concentrated instead on what he would say to Taheb . |
| 10 | Hold your hands in this position for a few moments , then gently move them away . |
| 11 | Hold this position for a few seconds then let your shoulders and head go back slowly to the floor . |
| 12 | If the lines are balanced you should be able to hold this position for a few seconds without the sail changing its position . |
| 13 | I 've had this shrub for a few years now but it has been a bit reluctant to bloom . |
| 14 | We could learn much from CPRE which has been administering a Campaign Fund for this purpose for a few years . |
| 15 | Former Phoenix duo Jon Bicknell and Nigel Higgs are preparing some more material for some live dates , this time with a more indie influence |
| 16 | Begin this pan with a few seconds of static shot ( remembering to allow for the backspace time ) and continue the shot for a few more seconds when you reach the end of the pan . |