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Meanings of few metres in English

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Usage of few metres in English
1
He's halted every few metres by locals eager to stop and talk.
Radio NZ
2
After a few metres take the right fork, going down then up.
The Guardian
3
It has six bedrooms and is a few metres from the beach.
News.com.au
4
The first one whistled admiringly when they were a few metres away.
The Neutronium Alchemist
5
Despite standing within a few metres of the bomber, they both survived.
BBC
6
She touched down a few metres further away and, spinning, danced on.
Broken Homes
7
A few metres above the ground, a drone glides through London's streets.
BBC
8
I halt a few metres away from her, and catch my breath.
Axiomatic
9
A naked baby lay a few metres away on her back, asleep.
The Irish Times
10
The demon hung a few metres away, wings pounding the air heavily.
Strata
11
However, using the bus, I have a few metres to walk between stops.
The Irish Times
12
Clearly in pain, the 41-year-old faltered a few metres from the finish line.
The Guardian
13
Follow the path for a few metres to a sign Loch Ness viewpoint.
The Guardian
14
Just a few metres away, scores of riot police stand watching.
The Irish Times
15
Wireless optical is better but can cover only a few metres of range.
BBC
16
I manage to paddle out a few metres, myself and the fish unharmed.
The Guardian
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Few metres through the time
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Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
Ireland
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