Example sentences of "you [vb mod] [vb infin] a few [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ Even so , you may need a few stitches .
2 You may remember a few months before Christmas , I think , that the five District Councils in Oxford County joined together to say that they felt that Government housing policy was failing to deal with the growing housing crisis in Oxfordshire .
3 ‘ When I introduce the film this evening you must say a few words too , ’ I said , and he agreed .
4 Remember the dice will always add at least 2″ to your estimate , and can add up to 10″ , so you should aim a few inches short of your target .
5 At the same time you might score a few wounds on the enemy , and with a huge rank bonus and bonus from your standard you stand as good a chance as you 're going to get .
6 If you are short of money , you might get a few pounds for one , but if not , keep them till I return to see you — and our child . ’
7 You 'll make a few roubles out of that clock , old lad .
8 You 'll find a few changes there . ’
9 otherwise you 'll put a few spaces then a new line and this will go .
10 Mind you , you 'd need a few cushions
11 And sort of , I think it shows a lot the timelessness of , of costume and clothes , because this could be worn , I mean I 'm , you 'd get a few looks , but I mean it could be worn today and it 's quite , it 's awfully Laura Ashley is n't it
12 ‘ Nevertheless , Mrs Atkins , I would appreciate it if you could answer a few questions down at the station … ’
13 Q : Valerie has asked me if you could answer a few questions on her behalf .
14 We got £110 for doing the gig , but the PA cost us £105 to hire , so we bought beer with the other fiver — and that 's when you could get a few beers for a fiver !
15 And you could spend a few days there .
16 Perhaps , perhaps you could take a few moments to show me the house , your room , where you work ? ’
17 It would help if , perhaps , you could take a few days longer to prepare a considered report . "
18 ‘ That 's my problem , ’ Hari said firmly , ‘ what I want from you is help in making the shoes , perhaps you could work a few evenings for me ? ’
19 ‘ I should appreciate it if you would have a few words with her , unless , of course , you approve of such behaviour .
20 ‘ The dining-room has a most comfortable armchair , if you would like a few minutes , peace . ’
21 In time you will gather a few grammes of gold , and you may even hit a ‘ glory hole ’ and fill a phial in a day .
22 Of course , you will need a few bits and bobs to get started , but Pat can provide a list .
23 But it 's , we 've got to get them motivated and I 'm asking today , you know , we need more help and if you can spare a few hours a week it would be more than appreciated .
24 ‘ I think she 's got the attribute that every good cook should have — if you can do a few things really well , stay with those rather than attempt the impossible . ’
25 You can expect a few difficulties and the occasional setback .
26 You can expect a few aches tomorrow , as new exercises usually cause our muscles to respond 48 hours after we do them .
27 tell you roughly what I want you to do and you can make a few notes and then you can tell Kelly .
28 If you wish you can add a few details about the particular plant and perhaps even where it was collected .
29 Let me know when it 's not bath-night and you can have a few minutes ’ chat with your aged Pops . ’
30 Well they said what you having for tea and I said well we 'll have to have you can have a few beans or something
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