Example sentences of "[to-vb] few [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | EVEN though the country is in recession leading rugby clubs seem to encounter few difficulties in attracting sponsors . |
| 2 | When the Australians arrived in 1989 , he seemed scarcely to be considered for the leadership , and appeared to have few advocates beyond the purlieus of Chelmsford and Colchester . |
| 3 | An extremely ‘ permissive ’ parent , on the other hand , attempts to behave in a non-punitive , accepting and affirmative manner towards children 's impulses , desires and actions ; always to consult with them about policy decisions and give explanations for family rules ; to make few demands for household responsibility and orderly behaviour ; to present himself/herself to them as someone to call upon for help and company as they wish , rather than as an active ‘ disciplinary agent ’ responsible for shaping or altering behaviour . |
| 4 | Women tend to commit few crimes of violence , and those which do occur are mainly committed within the confines of the family . |
| 5 | He certainly seemed to strike few chords with Class 1 . |