Example sentences of "[vb pp] [prep] [art] few people " in BNC.

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1 The suggestion that the opposition to the scheme is confined to a few people is rather misleading , as packed village meetings in Stanningfield and Lavenham , which voted to oppose the application , bear witness .
2 I think it genuinely irresponsible that someone with my theatrical track-record has written a play about this internationally known theatrical figure yet it has only been seen by a few people . ’
3 I hung about further down the street , hoping not to be seen by the few people who were strolling there .
4 talked with a few people
5 Although this is largely an innate ability , particularly well developed in a few people , we can all develop sensitivity in general ( which will help our massage skills ) by such means as meditation , deep relaxation and nature attunements ( see Chapter 7 ) .
6 Brockbank , owner of a Teesside construction company , said : ‘ We have spoken to a few people and expect something to be sorted out by the middle of the week . ’
7 It was about a 70-mile drive away , if not more , and I went up there and was given a drink and introduced to a few people , and then I opened the fête … and never saw anyone again .
8 This stage was followed by the introduction of individual ownership and this was followed by a few people gradually monopolizing the ownership of the means of production .
9 Well , I 'm joined by a few people who can give you some clues on guarantees .
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