Example sentences of "[noun] [to-vb] a [adj] pounds " in BNC.
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| 1 | Merson is controlling his diet and craving for fast-food in a bid to lose a few pounds excess weight , but spoke out yesterday to nail the lies that he has had a bust-up with George Graham over the battle of the bulge . |
| 2 | There are few short cuts in any weight loss regime , but new light metal alloys and ceramics will probably enable the smaller diesel engine to shed a few pounds . |
| 3 | Try to establish a basic float by persuading friends and well-wishers to contribute a few pounds : £20 , £30 or £50 should be sufficient . |
| 4 | A national lottery to raise a billion pounds per year has been announced to support charity , sports and the arts . |
| 5 | As the appliances will be used for quite a few years , perhaps under changing circumstances as couples have children , it 's important to look ahead and not just buy the cheapest model to save a few pounds . |