Example sentences of "a few [adj] [noun] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | During the week ashore you meet your companions and after a few discreet words the lead crew sorts you out . |
| 2 | The following day Charlie managed a little food , took a few painful steps the day after and could run a week later . |
| 3 | In just a few short years the throwline has become standard equipment for white water paddlers . |
| 4 | The foliage in the park was turning to burnished gold and Rachel knew that in a few short weeks the temperature would drop , the leaves would fall and once again her favourite time of year would be over . |
| 5 | It is impossible to convey to an outsider in a few short words the hothouse emotional atmosphere of such an establishment , with its all-too-conscientiously suppressed sexuality , and the consequent hysteria , or just plain silliness . |
| 6 | After a few quick puffs the man turns and stubs out this cigarette too , three-quarters wasted . |
| 7 | For a few agonizing minutes the camera holds on her face as she experiences — she hardly seems to be enjoying — sexual attentions out of the range of the camera . |
| 8 | If this is making atrocities palatable for not a few concerned citizens the aftertaste is a bit too much . |
| 9 | Its report was sent to my supervisors in February 1988 , and after a few minor changes the college 's final approval was received in May . |