Example sentences of "[det] [noun pl] ' [noun sg] [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even a few hours ' warning can save lives and reduce injuries . |
| 2 | The dilemma of whether to improve ( or not ) an old building which may not be needed in a few years ' time can last for decades . |
| 3 | And the fact that having a baby and adjusting to motherhood are only permitted to cause a few days ' disruption must be a bad thing — when what mothers really need is adequate time to rest ( between feeds ) , plenty of boosts to their ego , lots of love and confidence building . |
| 4 | In this decorators ' dreamland may be found marble columns , ornamental birds , chimney pieces , lecterns , windows and plaster busts . |
| 5 | Not all departments ' spending could be cash limited . |
| 6 | Feeding on an abundant sedentary prey ( several years ' supply may be found within 1 m , ) , there is little stimulus for great activity and dog-whelks may spend long periods in much the same place . |
| 7 | Samples of both victims ' blood would be taken from the bodies at the post-mortem , but it would be three days at least before he could expect to get the result of the analysis . |