Example sentences of "[adv] a few [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It 's no use going on a six day trail ride , with six hours daily in the saddle , if all you want is some gentle hacking in a scenic setting , with perhaps a few longer pub rides as an added bonus . |
| 2 | Although the finding of typical , oval , thin-shelled strongyle eggs on faecal examination may be a useful aid to diagnosis , it is important to remember that substantial worm burdens may be associated with faecal egg counts of only a few hundred epg , due either to low fecundity of adult worms or to the presence of many immature parasites . |
| 3 | There are only a few detailed pollen diagrams from the Outer Hebrides that cover all or part of the last 10,000 years , the so-called post-glacial . |
| 4 | Er … yes , perhaps just a few more condom and illicit sex gags turned up in that show than normal . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ Come on , ’ Ace yelled , willing the motors to sacrifice their entire future lifetimes of useful work for just a few more horsepower now — and with a grinding , tearing , roaring noise the platform cracked , buckled , and was ripped from the side of the building . |
| 6 | Badger hair is quite distinctive , too , and there are usually a few stray guard hairs lying around , loosened as the animals groom . |
| 7 | As well as the teds there were always a few young art school types who were interested in the idea of teddy boy style . |
| 8 | Set aside a few fried onion rings for garnish , add the remaining to the chicken . |
| 9 | There are also a few low-calorie convenience dinners that are allowed . |
| 10 | In addition to the milk floats there were also a few redundant horse vehicles , including a pre-war bread van and a hansom cab . |
| 11 | So maybe a few more turning counts the census |
| 12 | ‘ From accounts there were quite a few last night . |