Example sentences of "a few [noun] [was/were] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Anything struck by a poisoned arrow was paralysed almost immediately and in a few moments was dead . |
| 2 | I merely wish to draw attention to the long chain of wrongly dated groups of pottery , each in turn dependent on the other , all the result of the false assumption that a few coins were contemporary with this deposit , whereas they were either residual or still in circulation , and in neither case have a relevance in establishing a terminus post quem . |
| 3 | Although in early discussions surrounding enterprise zones a few authorities were unable to reach formal agreement with the government , most Labour authorities , with varying degrees of enthusiasm , eventually sought designation . |
| 4 | However , a few newspapers were interested and I found myself giving about a dozen interviews . |
| 5 | We had some very , very moving speeches yesterday , as we had had at previous meetings , which made it quite clear that a few pounds were vital and crucial to people 's lives , so we thought it was a a gesture that was worth making , and I have to say that probably our group also includes people on , as members , as Councillors , who are themselves on income support , so it was a move which was n't without it 's personal difficulties for us either . |
| 6 | On the other hand , more than a few civilians were sloppy and needed to smarten up a bit . |
| 7 | The philosophy and system of pastoral care were spelt out at some length and a few pages were devoted to the issue of pupils ' individual needs . |
| 8 | There were only about a hundred Cotswold sheep left and a few bloodlines.It was vital to save the breed that created much of our wealth . |
| 9 | Westmorland and a few followers were lucky : after joining with the reivers in attacks on the English Marches , they ultimately fled to the Netherlands and lived there as pensioners of Catholic Spain . |
| 10 | Not a few drivers were surprised to find themselves ‘ held up ’ by a group of clowns as they entered the village . |
| 11 | A few people were real risk-takers ; these types were often company directors , and inveterate investors . |
| 12 | Only a few people were interested in how it all began . |
| 13 | I was lucky to get a job at Highgate , and after a few years was able tor educe my teaching to three days a week . |
| 14 | Carl moved into agency at NEMS in the late 1970s and after a few years was instrumental in the formation of the PAN agency . |
| 15 | A few doors were open tonight , but he could n't see any old ‘ uns . |
| 16 | A few men were willing to forgive or at least forget ; but the women hated her , for by deserting her man she had somehow disgraced every woman , and where the women were still united against her , what man dared help her openly ? |
| 17 | Since Alford was described on the ballot paper merely as ‘ The Labour Candidate ’ , it would not be surprising if quite a few voters were confused , and voted for him by mistake . |