Example sentences of "[adj] [subord] [adv] a few " in BNC.
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1 | That behaviour demanded more suffering than just a few uncomfortable hours . |
2 | yes , we tend not to use P C Us as much as well a few years ago . |
3 | As long as only a few predators hunt in the same area , each aposematic family is likely to produce several survivors . |
4 | More than just a few grey hairs here and there . |
5 | Maybe when he really got roughed up or stayed out for more than just a few days , Manuel would think about talking things over with the vet , but for now , well , ‘ what 's the hurry , man ? ! ’ |
6 | Only a few of the Christian residents appeared to notice that the Syrians had come prepared for more than just a few days ' stay . |
7 | Champagne is without doubt the world 's finest sparkling wine , but it is also the most expensive , and by more than just a few pennies . |
8 | His query concerns a 2-iron which his local pro reckoned might be worth more than just a few bob . |
9 | Some amateur rose-growers are not interested , but more than just a few regard hybridizing and crossing their roses to see what happens as the summit of the rose-grower 's art , so here is a short discourse for them on this delightful aspect of rose growing . |
10 | And are talking about I think more than just a few people erm therefore the s |
11 | MASTER potter Michael Hughes hopes to raise more than just a few laughs when he takes part in a marathon charity event . |
12 | Fountain trays are also shallow and likewise can offer little to aquatic plant life , other than possibly a few submerged oxygenating plants . |
13 | Since Alford was described on the ballot paper merely as ‘ The Labour Candidate ’ , it would not be surprising if quite a few voters were confused , and voted for him by mistake . |