Synonym: a couple of, a few. Similar words: safely, quite a few. Meaning: adj. more than one but indefinitely small in number.
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181. With its quicksands the river usually drowns a few unwary visitors every season.
182. With a few honourable exceptions, the staff were found to be incompetent.
183. After the earthquake, only a few houses were left standing.
184. After a few hours of fierce fighting, we saw the intruding bandits off.
185. The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.
186. I had had a few beers and was completely non compos mentis.
186. Sentencedict.com try its best to gather and make good sentences.
187. She dived in and bobbed up a few seconds later in the middle of the pool.
188. It only takes a few days for beans to sprout.
189. He lost the next page of his speech and floundered for a few seconds.
190. The spark kindled the dry leaves in a few minutes.
191. I should make a few discreet enquiries about the firm before you sign anything.
192. You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months.
193. There are a few things you should check before pressing the shutter release.
194. Sprinkle a few herbs on the pizza./Sprinkle the pizza with a few herbs.
195. We're making a few cosmetic changes to the house before we sell it.
196. As the director of the project explains, there are still a few teething troubles to overcome.
197. Your health is generally good, but you do have a few minor problems.
198. The computer takes a few seconds to power up after it's been switched on.
199. The doctor has said that I can start stepping down my medication in a few days' time.
200. One afternoon, I grew bored and actually fell asleep for a few minutes.
201. The Democrats demanded a recount but still lost by a few votes.
202. My new shoes are on the tight side but should be all right after I have worn them a few times.
203. I'll chew it over for a few days and let you know my opinion.
204. A few dedicated doctors have fought for years to enlighten the profession.
205. The radio only weighs a few ounces and is smaller than a cigarette packet.
206. I'm scooting off to St Andrews for a few days' golf.
207. Stream flow, slowly away a few leaf, also taking the memory.
208. A few years after his graduation from a university the man acquired the reputation of being a philosopher.
209. After a few years, he became very skilful at drawing.
210. Visitors to the gallery are in for a few surprises.