Example sentences of "with a [det] [noun pl] [vb pp] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Jean had straight brown hair with a few layers cut into the top ; stylist Patrick Cameron , Artistic Director for the Alan Paul group of salons , suggested a tousled look which would suit her heart-shaped face . |
| 2 | THE COUNTY now known simply as Lothian is an amalgamation of what used to be East Lothian , Midlothian , and West Lothian , with a few bits chipped off the edges here and there : for example , the little settlement of Stow with its packhorse bridge over the Gala Water was once in East Lothian but has now been lured into the Borders region . |
| 3 | The past year has been a rollercoaster one for the royals with a few highs followed by lots of depressing lows . |
| 4 | Needless to say the Herald proved itself admirably with a few lessons learned for next time . |
| 5 | If you do find yourself in this position , with a few seconds left to the gun , consider reaching across them so that you can get clear air . |
| 6 | Standing on top of the Mexican pavilion , still an empty shell with a few plants sprinkled over the roof and a 1,500-year-old cactus guarding the entrance , he said : ‘ I am not only sure that Expo will be ready on the day . |
| 7 | With a few exceptions dictated by compassion , Jane Austen 's visiting list extends no lower than ‘ the smallest habitation which could rank as genteel ’ , while Richardson 's , misfortune apart , is even more exclusive . |
| 8 | For the next 2000 years the abstract/axiomatic approach was with a few exceptions replaced by a more concrete intuitive approach . |
| 9 | Keep the party room fairly dark and decorated with ghostly-like pictures , broomsticks with a few twigs attached for the children to practise flying on , pictures of black cats and so on . |
| 10 | The whole area had been covered with black polythene sheeting to keep down weeds , with a few slits cut in it for drainage . |
| 11 | Having filled their buckets with bright red liquid ( thanks for the colouring ) contestants in Blind-man 's buff had to rely on shouts from supporters to get back to their corner with a few drops left in the buckets — no thanks to members of the Summer Fayre committee who kept moving the obstacles — just in case it good too easy you understand ! |