Example sentences of "are [adv] [adv] a few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There are still quite a few trees and bushes festooned with the fruits of last year . |
| 2 | There are probably only a few crewmen on board , not combat trained . |
| 3 | Er it seems to me that erm there are probably quite a few policies in the structure plan that could be omitted if we just took the all the P P Gs as read . |
| 4 | The group of houses are now just a few yards away and at the sight of the French civilians lining the route , all tiredness is now forgotten and a spring has appeared in our step . |
| 5 | And conversely , if you find that you 're just not a dab hand at paint techniques , or have n't got the time to find out , there are now quite a few wallpapers available which reproduce the effects , but require not painting : just hang , and you have instant sponged , rag-rolled or marbled walls ! |
| 6 | ‘ There are now quite a few sources from which firms can obtain this finance . ’ |