Example sentences of "[coord] a [adv] few [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Many cases of resistance depend on only one or a very few genes . |
| 2 | Nevertheless it is worth citing some instances where the continual use of one or a very few gestures can fully describe the feelings of some characters and convey their reactions to the circumstances of the plot or theme . |
| 3 | But a very few aphids transmitting a virus can cause havoc to sugar beet , for instance . |
| 4 | Assuming a mean temperature of 14°C for the earth and lower atmosphere as a whole , all but a very few homeotherms in tropical regions lose heat constantly to the environment . |
| 5 | The defendants ( A ) were officials of a union to which all but a very few watermen belonged and wished to bring pressure on C in connection with a grievance at another company controlled by him . |