Example sentences of "few [noun pl] of [noun sg] [noun] [coord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | 6–8 nanny-thin , slightly stale slices of bloomer loaf 2–3 oz raisins , plumped up overnight in a few spoonfuls of brandy butter and whole nutmeg ( or ground allspice ) 4 large eggs and 1 pt half cream 2–3 tbsp demerara sugar or crushed coffee sugar crystals ( optional ) |
| 2 | The general pattern was similar to the Alps in an average year : a few days of afternoon cloud and snowstorms , followed by a day or two or more settled conditions . |
| 3 | Although there have been few studies of public opinion and corporate crime ( Cullen et al. 1982 ; Newman 1957 ; Reed and Reed 1975 ; Rossi et al. 1974 ; Schrager and Short 1980 ; Sinden 1980 ; Wolfgang 1980 ) , they do provide a window on what can best be described as ‘ collective ignorance ’ . |
| 4 | Season with a few drops of lemon juice and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper . |
| 5 | Back neck stitches can be run on to a few rows of waste yarn and removed leaving you with a set of shoulder stitches on each side . |