Example sentences of "a few [noun pl] on [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Er , we 're getting quite a few calls on that subject now , John from Erith , good morning to you John . |
| 2 | She spun a few yarns on that count , as well . ’ |
| 3 | Had I an opportunity I should have great pleasure in giving you a few hints on this subject which might not be useless . |
| 4 | Just a few lines on this page : ‘ I am distressed for you , my dear . |
| 5 | A few evenings on this field , which had previously seemed barren , produced : crotal and rumbler bones ; medieval and Georgian buckles ; fifty copper coins ( 17th to 19th century ) ; buttons , a 17th century spoon ; a piece of 18th century watch fob ; and the smallest barrel lock that I have ever seen . |
| 6 | You can have a much longer list if you feel you require it , or spend a few weeks on each goal before adding another goal . |
| 7 | Add chicken portions and cook over a high heat for a few mins on each side until brown . |
| 8 | A few comments on this table are necessary , especially in the light of more recent embryological work ( e.g. Bruckmoser , 1965 ; Wada , 1966 ; Ullmann , 1964 , 1967 ; Malzacher , 1968 ; Rohrschneider , 1968 ; Rempel and Church , 1969 ; Rempel , 1975 ; Scholl , 1969 and Larink , 1970 ) . |
| 9 | A few comments on this background study will show how the legends are being put into perspective . |