Example sentences of "[coord] [adv prt] a few [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Loosen the holes slightly by moving arms and legs up and down a few times .
2 They swing to the top of the backswing and then practise with the left arm bouncing the club up and down a few times so that there is a feeling of taking control of the downswing and the right shoulder not wanting to push .
3 Swing the leg forwards and lift it up and down a few inches , 25 times .
4 Swing the leg forwards and lift it up and down a few inches , 25 times , holding each raise for 1 second .
5 Swing the leg forwards and lift it up and down a few inches , 30 times , holding each raise for 1 second .
6 Swing the leg forwards and lift it up and down a few inches , 30 times , holding each raise for 1 second .
7 Swing the leg forwards and lift it up and down a few inches , 35 times , holding each raise for 1 second .
8 Swing the leg forwards and lift it up and down a few inches , 35 times .
9 Out into the spooky snicket and down a few yards towards the churchyard .
10 Oh well I think I 'll ju I 'll just play with the tab and make it pop in and out a few times
11 Move it forwards and back a few inches , 30 times .
12 Move it forwards and back a few inches , 35 times .
13 Move it forwards and back a few inches , 35 times .
14 Move it forwards and back a few inches , 35 times .
15 Move it forwards and back a few inches , 30 times .
16 Move the leg forwards and back a few inches , 50 times .
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