Example sentences of "few [noun pl] from [noun] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ We get a few calls from people who have lost heavy vehicles which ca n't be recovered by civilian companies . ’
2 At last week 's meeting members took a trip down memory lane with Ron Beach , who had many fascinating stories to tell about the village — and he also prompted a few reminiscences from others who had tales to tell .
3 Occasionally Ella took the train to town with a portfolio of hand-blocked patterns , and usually she returned , blown but jubilant , with a few orders from firms who appreciated her strong shades of olive green , dull beetroot and dirty yellow madly ensnared in black mesh .
4 I received a few letters from strangers which made me realize that people did care .
5 → We receive quite a few letters from people who have suffered from the indifferent attitude which seems to prevail in many music shops .
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