Example sentences of "but [art] last few " in BNC.

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1 One newly-qualified accountant , who is considering a trip to the Far East for a few months , said winter was traditionally a busy time for accountants because companies are preparing for their financial year-ends but the last few months had been very quiet .
2 She 'd known John Delaney for about six months , but the last few hours had been the catalyst .
3 I 'm sure he was , but the last few years when I knew him he 'd gotten a lot of respect from people and he was n't having to struggle any more , and I think he knew the people loved him and he liked that .
4 But the last few minutes before their arrival fled by .
5 ‘ I should have phoned but the last few days have been so hectic that I did n't have time , ’ Claudia said as she gave Myra a brief account of finding Dana .
6 The hoped for recovery in the UK economy in 1992 failed to materialise , but the last few months have seen several actions by the Government intended to prevent 1993 becoming the third consecutive year of recession .
7 The Marquis may have had a diggicult year but the last few months though have been more difficult for Becky Blandford .
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