Example sentences of "a few words of [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Attempts at humour aside , I now find myself penning a few words of concern for Salford 's Graduate Association now that the same question seems to be written large on the proverbial wall .
2 With or without management , Gatfield has a few words of warning for up-and-coming hopefuls determined to make an impression on record company A&R people .
3 Still he and Child were able to give some advice based on their experiences with African elephants — and a few words of warning .
4 Next to a photograph of John were a few words of text which Chris had just written off the top of his head :
5 Sir Thomas , however , or rather his stomach , clearly did not agree , for halfway through the entremets , with a few words of apology he absented himself from-the table .
6 There was another knock on the door ; a signal that the T'ang acknowledged with a few words of Mandarin .
7 Neither speaks French or German but one has a few words of English , so he sits in the front .
8 Botha , meanwhile , signed off with a few words of advice for the Welsh : ‘ They are going berserk about nothing and it might be time for the WRU to concentrate on their own rugby . ’
9 If I might be so bold , for one who missed out on so much ( and not just in a cricket sense ) , I would offer a few words of advice .
10 With a few words of explanation Sophie made the introduction and as they walked together into the house her godmother said , ‘ I 'm afraid I 've got some news which wo n't please you , but first of all I want to hear yours . ’
11 Father Poole listened , now and then muttering a few words of encouragement whenever the voice faltered .
12 Turning to give his wife a look of gentleness and a few words of encouragement , he opened the door , his men fell in behind him and they left .
13 ‘ Just a few words of encouragement , ’ said Bodie .
14 Rincewind smiled politely at the stranger and tried a few words of Chimeran .
15 I am glad of the opportunity to offer a few words of introduction to this , our latest prospectus .
16 ‘ Some of the people who have been having a go at Steve are n't fit to tie his shoelaces , ’ retorts Foster , who has been imparting a few words of wisdom to Cram as a former miler-turned-European 5,000m champion himself .
17 Occasionally he would mutter a few words of comfort , or reach out a hand and lay it reassuringly on Sigarup 's blanketed body to let him know that he was still awake .
18 They also offered a few words of comfort to those who may have been encouraged by the church to believe their lifestyles were sinful : ‘ We can assure lesbians and gays of heaven .
19 A few words of friendship , some indication that she now bore no grudge about the job .
20 Father Moore is only a brief visitor ; he has called in crisply to pay his respects , exchange a few words of banter with Patsy ( also a brother-in-law of somebody ) , and to inform Siobhan that next year he will be personally heading a pilgrimage to Knock so as to ward off any unfortunate flukes of the road .
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