Example sentences of "few [noun] [conj] it is [verb] " in BNC.

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1 Trestles make it all so much easier and safer , and it is worth while having a second one so that everyone can relax for a few minutes if it is proving difficult to align both wings to get the main pins in place .
2 Unfortunately , there is no certain way of knowing of food is dangerous … until a few hours after it is eaten .
3 It 's as hard to do justice to the beauty of the Eternal City in a few words as it is to see everything in a few days .
4 However , she only keeps it for a few weeks before it is handed back to the new Lady Mayoress by the sheriff for the price of a kiss .
5 An initial inspection of the loco , still in impeccable condition externally , has revealed a few problems and it is hoped that the Standard will be back in service sooner than the two to three years expected for overhaul .
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