Example sentences of "a few [noun] in [noun] of " in BNC.

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1 Without going into calculations , virtually any realistic combination of antenna size and power at the feed will result in a power flux density a few metres in front of the dish of less than 10mW per square centimetre — the nationally accepted long-term human exposure level for electromagnetic radiation .
2 It had been announced earlier that Lilley would not take action against the national brewers if they still controlled a few pubs in excess of the number allowed under the Beer Orders legislation .
3 ‘ The flak seems to be less intense on this side of the target ’ said the bomb aimer in to the little microphone hovering a few inches in front of his mouth .
4 we have had a few successes in spite of this uncaring government , and feel that it has been worthwhile to protest .
5 I agree but I think that anybody who speaks in public , you have nervousness beforehand and the moment you go to talk to the people you know what you 're going to say , you have a few notes in front of you and you talk to the people , if that is your job .
6 The ban may , however , give Mrs Marcos the perfect opportunity to shed a few tears in front of the television cameras .
7 Spurs ' humiliation was compounded when Lineker mis-kicked wildly a few feet in front of goal and fell flat on his back .
8 Choosing to turn a blind eye to the unlikely drama that was unfolding a few feet in front of her , she merely expressed her gratitude for the imitation topaz bangle that she 'd just unwrapped , before turning on her heels and heading downstairs to catch the special seasonal episode of Crossroads .
9 At first the glare from Lucifer — extending beyond Moloch 's ice-locked horizon , and reflecting from Belial high above — turned the depths of space into a flat black backdrop that could just as well have been suspended a few feet in front of her eyes .
10 Soon the mist grew thicker and he could see only a few feet in front of him .
11 But before we get down to the equations I must say a few words in defence of the approach I choose .
12 O'Hara , on behalf of the company , spoke a few words in appreciation of Meredith .
13 She responded , but almost as if I was n't there , so I did a few gestures in front of her face — Signalman Flagging Down Runaway Express , sort of thing — and she briefly focused on me and laughed and then went back into her secret nuptial sett .
14 On bad days it rains and the mist covers everything in silence — you can see only a few yards in front of you and , if you wander from the road , can easily get lost .
15 A yellow hammer ‘ fluttered in short fears ’ a few yards in front of us .
16 According to Captain Trentham 's report , he was picked up with a single bullet wound in his right hand while lying in the mud only a few yards in front of his own trench .
17 In January 1962 I drove to Banbury in the snow , a few days in advance of my family and the general removal .
18 We had to make a forced landing at Jever Luftwaffe Air Base just a few seconds in front of two Tornados on finals , making the runway a little slippy with the last few drops of oil leaking out of our crankcase .
19 She barely noticed it at all as she stood for a few seconds in front of the mirror and pulled the comb through her hair .
20 She came back slowly , thoughtfully , and stood a few paces in front of him as she lit up .
21 Nathan laughed and ran a few steps in front of Ari , turning back to bow .
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