Example sentences of "[adv] a few [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Turning to the volume 's introductory pages , I read some encouraging words that at once led me to hope that I might yet track down a few potential search areas that had not already received too much attention . |
| 2 | It 's no use going on a six day trail ride , with six hours daily in the saddle , if all you want is some gentle hacking in a scenic setting , with perhaps a few longer pub rides as an added bonus . |
| 3 | Although the finding of typical , oval , thin-shelled strongyle eggs on faecal examination may be a useful aid to diagnosis , it is important to remember that substantial worm burdens may be associated with faecal egg counts of only a few hundred epg , due either to low fecundity of adult worms or to the presence of many immature parasites . |
| 4 | There are only a few detailed pollen diagrams from the Outer Hebrides that cover all or part of the last 10,000 years , the so-called post-glacial . |
| 5 | Er … yes , perhaps just a few more condom and illicit sex gags turned up in that show than normal . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ Come on , ’ Ace yelled , willing the motors to sacrifice their entire future lifetimes of useful work for just a few more horsepower now — and with a grinding , tearing , roaring noise the platform cracked , buckled , and was ripped from the side of the building . |
| 7 | Badger hair is quite distinctive , too , and there are usually a few stray guard hairs lying around , loosened as the animals groom . |
| 8 | As well as the teds there were always a few young art school types who were interested in the idea of teddy boy style . |
| 9 | Set aside a few fried onion rings for garnish , add the remaining to the chicken . |
| 10 | And if you 're so inclined , there 's potential for ticking off a few classic rock climbs along the way . |
| 11 | There are also a few low-calorie convenience dinners that are allowed . |
| 12 | In addition to the milk floats there were also a few redundant horse vehicles , including a pre-war bread van and a hansom cab . |
| 13 | Whether this moderate tower in St Enoch 's Square will do more than brighten up a few central shopping streets remains to be seen . |
| 14 | Worm baits picked up a few small coalfish , codling and whiting . |
| 15 | In the library where Ianthe worked the approach of Christmas had made itself felt , though it would be too much to say that any particularly Christmas spirit or noticeable increase of goodwill could be discerned , even though Shirley had hung up a few coloured paper chains . |
| 16 | On Monday , the shares jumped 30p , squeezing out a few short position takers and pushing the price on another 24 to 370p . |
| 17 | So maybe a few more turning counts the census |
| 18 | ‘ From accounts there were quite a few last night . |