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 | 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 . |
3 | Badger hair is quite distinctive , too , and there are usually a few stray guard hairs lying around , loosened as the animals groom . |
4 | As well as the teds there were always a few young art school types who were interested in the idea of teddy boy style . |
5 | Set aside a few fried onion rings for garnish , add the remaining to the chicken . |
6 | And if you 're so inclined , there 's potential for ticking off a few classic rock climbs along the way . |
7 | There are also a few low-calorie convenience dinners that are allowed . |
8 | In addition to the milk floats there were also a few redundant horse vehicles , including a pre-war bread van and a hansom cab . |
9 | Whether this moderate tower in St Enoch 's Square will do more than brighten up a few central shopping streets remains to be seen . |
10 | Worm baits picked up a few small coalfish , codling and whiting . |
11 | 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 . |
12 | On Monday , the shares jumped 30p , squeezing out a few short position takers and pushing the price on another 24 to 370p . |