Example sentences of "but [pron] [am/are] a few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But we are a few guys , not interested in politics , who will play golf with anybody as 50 per cent individuals and 50 per cent representatives of our country because when you stand on the 1st tee , they call … |
| 2 | If all these people are doing the same job officially in the real world we know that some people are more proficient than others that in some things or others , can you see how quickly go down that line and you say to yourself well Mr A you know he 's got all those there great but there are a few gaps . |
| 3 | Dark ages ; but there are a few performers who take these pieces seriously , and their beacons light the path for others to follow . |
| 4 | Many have good sight , but there are a few forms which have lost their eyes , some of them living in the lightless world of caves . |
| 5 | But there are a few faults … |
| 6 | Locals tend to stick to the pleasures of eating out in the evening , but there are a few spots in town for night revels . |
| 7 | This is not the place to explain logic , but there are a few bits of terminology which occur often in this subject which are not entirely standard . |
| 8 | I do n't really know much about china but there are a few marks one always recognises . " |
| 9 | But there are a few details of chapters 1–3 which we should mention . |
| 10 | Most Mbuna species are compatible , but there are a few points to watch out for . |
| 11 | No doubt the thorns are a very useful asset in providing a child and dog barrier , but there are a few points to bear in mind . |
| 12 | The smith may be elusive in the archaeological record but there are a few references to such craftsmen in the early law-codes , which in itself may emphasise their standing in society . |
| 13 | Many meet the strictest safety standards but there are a few exceptions . |
| 14 | But there are a few exceptions in the seed-eating species like finches and buntings . |
| 15 | The vocabulary and language of this sonnet is relatively simple and straightforward but there are a few techniques , such as alliteration and the careful placing of certain words , which make it more interesting to study . |
| 16 | the ending may seem quite unconvincing , with the prospect of their marriage , but there are a few clues from Pip 's first meeting with her till then that may suggest some development . |
| 17 | Distraction displays are almost entirely confined to birds , but there are a few examples from elsewhere , notably in a fish called the bowfin . |