Example sentences of "[noun] a few [noun] [was/were] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Out in the open firth a few gannets were flying about , watching for any fish movement and occasionally making what seemed like exploratory dives . |
| 2 | On the German side a few bombs were dropped to keep up the pretence , but they were left strictly alone by fighter aircraft , of course . |
| 3 | Although in early discussions surrounding enterprise zones a few authorities were unable to reach formal agreement with the government , most Labour authorities , with varying degrees of enthusiasm , eventually sought designation . |
| 4 | Further along the shore a few beachcombers were bunkered down , husking washed-up coconuts for copra ; others collected shellfish . |
| 5 | At the same time a few modifications were made to bring these cars into line with standard practices , for example , the positions of the route board holders under the saloon windows were slightly altered to take L.C.C . |