Example sentences of "[to-vb] up [prep] a few " in BNC.
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1 | We have recently had another Degree Day and an opportunity to meet up with a few familiar faces . |
2 | The pros are expected to come up with a few answers to problems . |
3 | I wonder if you 'd care to wander up for a few minutes and we could perhaps move this matter of Gray on a bit ? |
4 | At such moments he knew that he loved Frances , and he could feel the seductions of a conventional marriage , of meals such as this happening every Sunday , of knowing each other 's daily news , not always having to catch up on a few months ' worth of events . |
5 | Each centre aims to build up in a few years the basis for energy conservation throughout industry , transport and construction — an ambitious target , which Chandler feels is achievable . |
6 | Luckily I managed to warm up on a few business trips ! |
7 | I was now at a bit of a loss as to what to do next , so I wandered upstairs to the room that housed the books covering my subject , just to check up on a few things . |