Example sentences of "we [vb mod] [vb infin] a few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I feel that although on the modern piano we may lose a few colours , we ultimately gain more : a wider expressive range , increased dynamics , the possibility to suggest a full orchestra , and much greater ability to permit cantabile in the higher region of the instrument . |
| 2 | We must try a few passes some time . ’ |
| 3 | I suppose we must have a few cousins several times removed floating about somewhere or other , but I 've never heard of them . |
| 4 | ‘ We must string a few results together . ’ |
| 5 | er but no doubt we 'll have a few showers I 'm sure |
| 6 | We 'll have a few reports to do next week . |
| 7 | ‘ I 'm delighted and I guess we 'll have a few drinks to celebrate . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ We 'll get a few bits and pieces , eh ? |
| 9 | Mrs er has er actually said that we should be getting some more money and then she spoilt it by saying we should be using the money we have n't got more er better use it and er maybe knocking the traffic li er islands out will save us a problem cos we 'll get a few kids knocked down and we wo n't have to bother with em . |
| 10 | Now we 'll try a few examples first . |
| 11 | You look ready to dance with rage , and although we might collect a few pennies from them in return for our providing such a spectacle I hardly think that we could put it on as a permanent entertainment ! ’ |
| 12 | Jobson said : ‘ If they started supporting the team we might win a few games . ’ |
| 13 | We could have a few beers after the match etc . |
| 14 | When my mother and I called on him he said that if we could wait a few days he would find the right frame and have it stove-enamelled black . |
| 15 | As we prepare for the future , we thought we 'd take a few minutes to look back — at the first ten years of Central News . |
| 16 | If we find him for you , I fancy we 'd value a few minutes of his time ourselves , if we find him … ’ |
| 17 | In this section we shall consider a few examples of these calculations . |
| 18 | These women go out with their children and in their bags or baskets , instead of carrying nappies or extra clothing for their children , they have the bombs or weapons which we will use a few blocks further on . |
| 19 | Perhaps we can offer a few pointers at this stage . |
| 20 | ‘ I suppose we can stay a few minutes longer , ’ said Cathy . |
| 21 | ‘ I 'll put some more earth on today and then we can plant a few turnips and such in it . |
| 22 | At least , with Micky there , we can fill a few weeks of punters coming in to watch him dry . |
| 23 | Right so we can have a few trophies at Oxford this season anyway Bernard . |
| 24 | So obviously there 's a few tough games ahead , but you know , with erm if we set our out right and keep working hard , then hopefully we can get a few points and maybe push ourselves further up the table . |
| 25 | So we 'll get that sorted out and been talking about it I think the best bet is if we can get a few lessons in during the holidays so that when he goes back to school he 'll be more or less up to date . |