Example sentences of "[noun] where a few [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Among those animals where a few males mate with most of the females and where , as a result , competition between males for females is intense , weapons such as antlers , horns and teeth are particularly well developed .
2 They strolled into the hall where a few couples were vaguely swaying under the glare of yellow neon , and the basilisk stare of Fräulein Renn .
3 She found a parking space near the Queen 's Hotel and strolled across Imperial Gardens where a few tourists were admiring the spring flowers and chestnut blossom in the Promenade .
4 They went across the fields and came to a place where a few stones lay , giving no indication at all that they had once combined to form a dwelling for holy women .
5 People were crying in shock and smoke billowing above Pearse , Talbot and Parnell streets marking the spots where a few hours earlier , country women and men had hurried past to catch trains home for the weekend .
6 The time-pressure may cause serious problems , particularly in small departments where a few engineers have to handle all problems related to product technology .
7 The head waiter came towards them , and Anthony gave another name , not his , and they were ushered to a table in the window , overlooking the terrasse where a few customers were sitting in the open , a glass or two in front of them in the freshening air .
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