Example sentences of "opportunity [to-vb] a few [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Well , I can report on that front that we have been offered the opportunity to secure a few locomotives ( one has already been given to us ) , and a number of pieces of rolling stock . |
| 2 | Until the eighteenth century settlement within the neighbouring parish of West Bromwich took the form of small groups of cottages clustered together in ‘ ends ’ around the heaths , where squatters had opportunities to graze a few animals and to build a little workshop . |
| 3 | The ban may , however , give Mrs Marcos the perfect opportunity to shed a few tears in front of the television cameras . |
| 4 | I am glad of the opportunity to offer a few words of introduction to this , our latest prospectus . |
| 5 | The occasion was the annual dinner of the Corporation of London 's planning and Communication Committee at the Mansion House , when Charles seized the opportunity to say a few words about the plans for the redevelopment of Paternoster Square . |
| 6 | Before I finish I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words about our commitment to Continuous News . |
| 7 | I am grateful for the opportunity to make a few points about the environment . |