Example sentences of "with few [noun pl] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | receiving secondary education was checked by the presence of a divisive system of private education with few parallels in other countries . |
| 2 | In a country the size of Zambia , with few telephones in rural areas and few reporters based anywhere outside the few major towns , it is impossible to check such a story speedily . |
| 3 | The conditions for a girl friendly school may be more difficult to bring about , for it would seem that teachers must be openly and visibly concerned about equality before pupils will change their choices ; schools with traditional norms , limited or formal communication channels , and with few women in senior positions will be much slower to adapt to changed female expectations . |
| 4 | Groups with few functions of this kind ( such as technicians , scientists , teachers or many professionals ) are distinguished as potential allies of the working class in promoting socialism . |
| 5 | Sarah came through the first week of marriage with few hopes of real happiness , though she was pleased enough with her elevated circumstances . |
| 6 | The greater part of Somerset House consists of small rooms off corridors , with few interiors of spectacular interest . |
| 7 | Many find themselves in low-paid part-time employment , with few prospects for real security or advancement . |