Example sentences of "he [verb] [adv] [prep] [art] few " in BNC.

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1 The answer is one of two things — a Labour government which he can not influence for the good , or a Labour government which he turns out in a few months , provoking another election .
2 He gazed calmly for a few seconds before he lifted his hand in greeting .
3 He came up for a few days and stayed in Mackay 's Hotel in Ardallt .
4 He drove on for a few minutes , the headlights cleaving a way through the darkness .
5 He turned away for a few moments and I could see that he was upset by the news .
6 He frowned down for a few moments at the damp patch on the matting at his feet , then he shook his head , as if ridding himself of some unwelcome thought , and looked up at me again .
7 He walked on for a few yards , stooped and picked something up .
8 He chewed vigorously for a few seconds .
9 He chewed away for a few moments and then nodded with pleasure .
10 He went on to a few years ' stint as assistant , ‘ doing stuff from watches to bedrooms ’ , interspersed with occasional bouts of travel abroad , a period which proved ‘ a lot of learning and finding out about me . ’
11 He went on to a few years ' stint as assistant , ‘ doing stuff from watches to bedrooms ’ , interspersed with occasional bouts of travel abroad , a period which proved ‘ a lot of learning and finding out about me . ’
12 He went out for a few moments and stood on the steps between the Greek pillars , looking in the direction of the Residency for any sign of movement .
13 He found it incredibly rewarding and had a couple of momentous experiences of such excitement that he tried to recreate the excitement instead of going back to what caused it ( the old Orgasmic-Goal orientation — see Dr Ruth , pages 12 to 461 ) , so he gave up for a few years .
14 He sat there for a few minutes .
15 He sat there for a few moments inhaling the smoke .
16 He sat down for a few moments to consider his position .
17 He remained there for a few seconds then slowly got to his feet and moved to the door leading into the hallway .
18 He stood there for a few moments .
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