Example sentences of "[coord] [vb base] [prep] several [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The main features of tabes are an inability to balance when the eyes are shut , numbness , and ‘ tingling ’ sensations , ‘ lightning pains ’ , which are sharp , shooting pains , usually in the lower limbs , which may come and go in a short time or last for several days without remission . |
| 2 | The major Caledonian basic-ultrabasic intrusive complexes of north-east Scotland ( Wadsworth , 1982 ) have been investigated for copper , nickel , titanium and PGE by several mining companies and the BGS . |
| 3 | If you do snap a twig then freeze and wait for several minutes before continuing . |
| 4 | I shall not attempt to repeat what I said then , for repetition makes bores of us all in the House ; I am glad , however , that the scepticism that greeted what I had to say about the benefits of a single European currency has since been replaced by understanding and support in several quarters . |
| 5 | ( Edited by Derek Hodgson , available from Yorkshire , CCC , ) The late withdrawal of Craig McDermott from the Yorkshire staff has caused embarrassment and inconvenience in several quarters ; at the ‘ Welcome to Craig McDermott ’ dinner which was held recently in Leeds United 's banqueting suite , there was one conspicuous absentee , and now the Australian fast bowler has made rather a mess of the Yorkshire yearbook . |
| 6 | Take your time and try on several pairs until you are certain they will be comfortable . |
| 7 | Cooking procedures : add boiling water and leave for several minutes to rehydrate . |
| 8 | Faintly bluish spots may develop at the site of a louse bite and persist for several days . |
| 9 | Some qualified teachers are not attached to a particular school but visit and work in several schools in an area , for instance teaching music or languages , or working with partially hearing children . |