Example sentences of "[conj] after a few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | At first she tried to be as quiet as possible as she began preparations for lunch , but after a few minutes gave up and worked normally , deciding to impress the moody Dr Vaughan by making dumplings to top the soup . |
| 2 | But after a few shows together you got to the point where you could read each other 's thoughts . |
| 3 | They waited to be told as much , but after a few moments realized with surprise that their hosts were evidently less enthusiastic . |
| 4 | Sara began to explain , but after a few moments Jenny said impatiently , " Why do n't we walk down to Moorlake and then you can show me properly ? " |
| 5 | They may start a meal looking quite hungry but after a few mouthfuls say they are full . |
| 6 | But after a few compliments lobbed in the direction of the Bank came the sting . |