Example sentences of "a few [noun pl] [noun prp] said " in BNC.
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| 1 | Friends were able to find an alternative , but for a few moments Marilyn said she could not believe it was happening to her and looked about for the dreaded Jeremy Beadle . |
| 2 | Sara began to explain , but after a few moments Jenny said impatiently , " Why do n't we walk down to Moorlake and then you can show me properly ? " |
| 3 | After a few moments Maidstone said : ‘ What 's your interest in her , anyway ? ’ |
| 4 | After a few minutes Woodruffe said : ‘ You 've got your foot on the brake , Dudley . ’ |
| 5 | After a few seconds Sandison said : ‘ Tell me about the Scots . ’ |
| 6 | I 'm retiring in a few months Daphne said quietly . |