Example sentences of "few [noun pl] [verb] [adv prt] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Dr Fitzhugh admits that the prices he pays for commissioned prices are well below market value ; but few artists turn down the opportunity for such excellent exposure . |
| 2 | We have even seen lecturers complete their lectures and leave the room while the students have had to sit for another few minutes taking down the last load from the blackboard ! |
| 3 | It is well worth spending a few minutes setting up the rails and lace carriage to see how it works even if you do n't want to knit with them at present . |
| 4 | Hazel joined the Company in March 1970 and after a few months took over the role of transport manager , in which capacity she has been responsible for keeping the Company on the move ever since . |
| 5 | USL and SunSoft have spent the last few months working out the commercial implications of the ABI on delivery schedules and compatibility issues . |
| 6 | ‘ Spoken like a true woman , ’ said Dr Neil , staring at the board , empty save for a few pieces clustered round a pair of kings in one corner . |
| 7 | We bought the machine and I spent several hours over the next few days setting up the system . |
| 8 | Her pleading frail voice went straight to my heart every time , and quite often I would crack her more than a few eggs to make up the dozen . |
| 9 | REVIEWING Government policy and achievements in several areas of concern , the Friends of the Earth report finds ‘ some good intentions but relatively few actions to back up the words ’ . |
| 10 | The general appearance of the area is a drab one : there are few green spaces and few trees break up the uniform lines of terraced and semi-detached housing . |
| 11 | Each cubicle was a treacherous no man 's land , now braved by only a few passengers seeking out the dozing heat of the restaurant car which , nearing the end of its journey , had little to offer . |
| 12 | To help you get to know the local wines we recommend a special tasting at the Wine Forum , just a few yards walk down the promenade ( book on arrival — M9 per person ) . |
| 13 | Individuals lower down the organisation may be given little responsibility with few decisions delegated down the organisation to them . |
| 14 | He really did n't think the Revolution was anything more than a few peasants kicking up a fuss , like they had been doing for hundreds of years . |
| 15 | Then use a few stitches to sew up the top of the hat where you cast off . |