Example sentences of "[prep] a few words [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | Susan caught up with her after a few words with Mr Darling . |
2 | There was another knock on the door ; a signal that the T'ang acknowledged with a few words of Mandarin . |
3 | Sir Thomas , however , or rather his stomach , clearly did not agree , for halfway through the entremets , with a few words of apology he absented himself from-the table . |
4 | Botha , meanwhile , signed off with a few words of advice for the Welsh : ‘ They are going berserk about nothing and it might be time for the WRU to concentrate on their own rugby . ’ |
5 | With a few words of explanation Sophie made the introduction and as they walked together into the house her godmother said , ‘ I 'm afraid I 've got some news which wo n't please you , but first of all I want to hear yours . ’ |
6 | St John explained it in a few words in verse 18 : |