Example sentences of "[subord] a few [noun] [was/were] " in BNC.
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| 1 | None of these pupils had used a diagram to assist them to obtain their answers , although a few diagrams were found among the descriptions of methods sent in by teachers in one liaison group . |
| 2 | On the other hand , more than a few civilians were sloppy and needed to smarten up a bit . |
| 3 | It was possible for a man to achieve social promotion in the Church : if a few bishops were sons and brothers of kings or great lords , many more owed their position to talent and service , not to birth . |
| 4 | Obviously , he liked to work amidst clutter , and it would n't bother him if a few pages were creased . |
| 5 | Zeno had looked out to sea while a few words were exchanged , then laid a hand on Carey 's arm , as if about to hurry him along . |
| 6 | Kádár was fairly liberal in that respect , so long as a few taboos were respected , especially the role of the Soviet Union . |
| 7 | Brick was the regional building material , with stone or marble facing , though a few buildings were entirely of stone . |