Example sentences of "[noun] [adv] in a few " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ We 'd have half the police force here in a few minutes if we did , ’ she said . |
2 | They would have the fire brigade round in a few moments if the external noise had been as loud as the internal one . |
3 | We 'll be taking a look around the scene here in a few moments , but first let's see how the people and town of Cheltenham prepares for the biggest invasion of the year . |
4 | The operation was to have taken place anyway in a few days , but her condition worsened on the flight from Zagreb . |
5 | Every nation believes that its enemies were the aggressors , and may make war again in a few years unless they are utterly defeated . |
6 | Thus tunicates ( creatures distantly related to vertebrates , and commonly known as ‘ sea-squirts ’ ) naturally accumulate vanadium or titanium which are present in sea water only in a few parts per billion . |
7 | You need a big pocket , too : it is video-cassette sized , and nearly twice the price ( $170 US , probably £130 here in a few months ) with one cartridge , California Games . |
8 | In Spain for example , where the social importance of a commission was comparatively slight , would-be officers were required to prove noble descent only in a few calvary regiments . |
9 | then that and he just bring me pack of cards you know er but er that 's how it 's been for a while you know if I thought well being a sh that that 's now we 've done it it 's a pity we 've not got , mind you I mean it can go potty again in a few years . |
10 | We 'll be sending one of our own men in in a few minutes . ’ |
11 | Although she had made some photocopies to study later , it was possible that Adam might be able to clear the matter up in a few moments . |
12 | Because that was a politician 's I 'll play that trailer for the Sunday breakfast show again in a few moments and get you terribly excited . |
13 | ‘ If you agree to my helping you in that direction , then we 'll look at this situation again in a few weeks , when you 'll hopefully be in a more stable state of mind . ’ |
14 | However we agreed to visit Cedars together in a few days ' time . |