Example sentences of "seen [adv] a few " in BNC.

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1 As my right hon. Friend the Member for Sparkbrook said earlier , we have seen only a few small and rather insignificant measures that do not add up to a large impact on our criminal justice system , which is crying out for fundamental change .
2 The size , amplitude and repeat period of these events vary and those during the satellite pass are weaker than those seen just a few minutes earlier .
3 I kept my fingers crossed figuratively during the first few months of our acquaintance that neither of us would be sent elsewhere on a permanent posting — permanent until demob , that is — because I had seen quite a few promising romances nipped in the bud by one or the other partner being whipped away by the unfeeling powers-that-be , and when a relationship is developing you do need a few weeks of togetherness to allow it to mature .
4 ‘ I have seen quite a few races on television and the competition is really good . ’
5 I 've seen quite a few er in the so well you see we belong wi the Guild is fit into three tiers .
6 He was n't allowed to work that day , so people turned up in a white shirt and tie and looking smart , they had to wear uniforms even a cap but unfortunately nowadays , although a lot of the I have seen quite a few people their uniform has changed since I left , but erm they do come to work in very very casual work now .
7 Peach and cherry trees are out in blossom , and we 've seen quite a few birds .
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