Example sentences of "[prep] a [det] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | So , a victory for Oxford United ; it came after a few of the supporters had left the ground , it came in injury time — Oxford United one , Portsmouth nil , reporting on the match , a very happy Nick Harris . |
| 2 | You have up here you 've got neither win lose but it 's like it 's a respectable thing you know you respect each other you do n't trust them completely and you do n't co-operate completely but they just respect just not you 're just not willing to go that further little bit and it becomes more of a more of a rather than a win lose or a win win it 's more of a people half and half okay I 'll give this much if you give that much . |
| 3 | It obviously took the photographer , Arthur Richardson , some time to set up his equipment as he has attracted the attention of a few of the locals . |
| 4 | This chapter is a brief distillation of a few of the themes in that book , but really I 'd almost rather you stopped reading now and switched to The Extended Phenotype ! |
| 5 | The examples given of settlements in Canada , Australia and New Zealand demonstrate the influence of a few of the colonisers who went out from Ayrshire and give an indication of the varied circumstances and locations in which the emigrants started their new lives . |
| 6 | Highly experienced taildragger instructor Harvey Plourde not only includes detailed theoretical and empirical information , he gives useful notes on handling peculiarities of a few of the more common American types . |
| 7 | It might not be as easy as plotting Vologsky 's defection — and Kirov had only just reminded himself of a few of the terrors which he could face if he failed . |
| 8 | With the exception of a few of the non-manual workers , concentrated in the first group , early retirement can not be said to have been chosen from a position of strength — namely , possessing financial security , good health , and the option of continued employment . |
| 9 | Collection of a few of the mostly common species for the home aquaria is unlikely to diminish the local fauna , except in a few special areas , which need to be respected . |
| 10 | It was in fact somewhat of a surprise to see cadet editions of a few of the Hornblower novels published for readers in the early and mid-teens , since neither Forester 's open , smooth narrative style nor his approach to sex and violence could be considered exacting or improper where young readers were concerned . |
| 11 | This is the habit of a few of the gall-causing insects . |
| 12 | However , it must be stressed at the outset that we can do no more here than to indicate the basic principles involved , and give illustrations of a few of the almost innumerable variants of basic methods that exist . |
| 13 | Fortunately there are a number of valuable publications to help you in your search , and listed below are brief details of a few of the more important ones . |
| 14 | I 've even got to think of a few of the regulars as friends over the years . ’ |
| 15 | So much for a few of the perils — what are the pleasures ? |
| 16 | The counters and display cabinets were empty , save for a few of the distinctive green and gold Confiserie Vassoir tins . |
| 17 | There may sometimes be a tendency for a few of the structures to occur in a group or with a temporary periodicity , but , in general , the random aspect of turbulence is manifested in when and where coherent structures are to be found . |
| 18 | He was shouting at the top of his voice into the microphone but save for a few at the front of the crowd , nobody could hear a word because someone had cut the amplifier cable . |
| 19 | Capitalism is a system of producing profit and gain for a few at the expense of others . |
| 20 | You may find that people are encouraged to use the room as a more of a gathering place if the floor of the dining area is covered with colourful rugs , and even with practical vinyl flooring you can create a change of atmosphere around the table by changing the colour of the floor or simply by adding a rug . |
| 21 | You 've now all seen a project quality plan , but I 'd just like to go through a few of the headings just to advise you where I think the benefits lie . |
| 22 | But a careful look through a few of the magazines and newspapers in which wildlife traders advertise , suggests otherwise , says Steven Broad , Investigations Officer , Wildlife Trade Monitoring Unit . |
| 23 | With a little of the guilty excitement of enjoying a forbidden pleasure , Erika began to listen attentively . |
| 24 | It is necessary however to acquaint the reader with a little of the previous involvements of Highlander in order to understand the basic idea which underlies its activities , and the evolution of its educational methods . |
| 25 | ‘ The air is never of one self-colour only , but is often of two colours , with a little of the third . ’ |
| 26 | Brush a shallow ovenproof dish , with a little of the oil and layer the potatoes , scattering the lemon rind , herbs and seasoning in between . |
| 27 | Put the cornflour into a bowl , blend with a little of the milk , beat in the egg yolks , then the sugar and the rest of the milk . |
| 28 | Place the other half at a right angle to the log to form a branch , securing it with a little of the chocolate mixture . |
| 29 | Blend the flour with a little of the milk to make a smooth paste . |
| 30 | Brush kebabs with a little of the remaining oil and cook under a hot grill for 4 minutes . |