Example sentences of "a few [noun] [pron] " in BNC.
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1 | Rather than focusing on a few substances which are painted in lurid colours , the specialists say , the goal should be a workplace free of compulsive chemical use of all kinds . |
2 | ‘ I 've run up a few debts myself , you know ! |
3 | And for a few moments everything else was forgotten . |
4 | After a few moments her voice grew louder , and she started to shout at her mother . |
5 | For a few moments her still-sleepy eyes refused to focus on the dramatic black handwriting . |
6 | In the space of a few moments one crossed a cultural divide now generations deep . |
7 | Thus , for a few moments they reverted to passive projection , in role merely as spectators of teacher 's performance . |
8 | The strange , rank smell was stronger than ever and after a few moments they all heard a heavy movement close by . |
9 | He continued up the hill , and she went on down ; but a few paces further on she stopped and looked back , and it was at that precise moment that it happened , because he had turned back as well and for a few moments they looked longingly at each other , each tongue-tied , but each sure , now , of the other 's feelings . |
10 | In a few moments they heard a car start up and drive away . |
11 | In a few moments they were alone . |
12 | For a few moments they moved in silence , then he said , ‘ Just as a matter of interest , why did you come to this party ? ’ |
13 | The road to Rimini by-passed the town and in a few moments they were out in the wilds again , labouring up a steep , tortuous medieval track on which modern civilization had done no more than slap a layer of asphalt and a road number . |
14 | ‘ Yes , ’ she said briefly , and for a few moments they studied each other . |
15 | After a few moments we realize why . |
16 | But within a few moments we were sipping extra-dry martinis from paper cups , then eating cold chicken and tinned ham , with beer chilled by the sea . |
17 | In a few moments we 'll be joined by Dan Topolski , a man who did more for Oxford rowing than anyone else . |
18 | After a few moments which allowed her to gather her thoughts , she replied in a quiet , even voice : |
19 | For a few moments there was little apparent reaction . |
20 | For a few moments there was a general discussion then Tony turned to Sarah . |
21 | In a few moments my right hon. Friend the Chancellor will set out our detailed proposals to deal with the problem of repossessions . |
22 | Within a few moments you will start to lose your balance . |
23 | In just a few moments you can see how much easier your working life could become . |
24 | In a few moments you should see a summary screen showing details of your machine . |
25 | After a few moments he returned . |
26 | He had dropped his telescope ; for a few moments he groped on the floor beside the window , but he no longer needed the telescope ; he could see perfectly well without it . |
27 | For a few moments he was content to look at the maid 's face and the way the orange firelight lent it strength and mystery . |
28 | For a few moments he lay panting , his side heaving in exhaustion . |
29 | For a few moments he watched them , and hearing their laughter and seeing the flush of innocent enjoyment in their faces he felt a sudden bitter pang of resentment that they should have their youth still and be free to enjoy it . |
30 | The kid gets on his bicycle ; for a few moments he wears the expression of someone who had just been made aware of his own mortality . |