Example sentences of "after [v-ing] a few [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | After driving a few miles along what seemed an endless avenue of poplars we crossed the Taro , at this time of year a dry riverbed , by a long bridge with marble statues of reclining river gods and goddesses at either end . |
2 | After swimming a few lengths of the pool , she turned and floated on her back , enjoying the warmth of the sun on her half-submerged body , listening to the splashing of the other swimmers , their laughing voices , the harsh cries of magpies in the nearby forest , the occasional insect droning past . |
3 | The first time I get on , it is often after spending a few hours with them , and I kinda transfer over from the stable door to their backs . ’ |
4 | After spending a few days at Snaefellsness , our final goal was the fabulous Lake Mývatn . |
5 | After exchanging a few words with him , she went in search of Lawler . |
6 | After exchanging a few words with him , she led him off into a corner . |