half-a-dozen

With his ship, the frigate Destiny, shuddering around him as Jake put it through a tight turn that stressed the hull to creaking point, he could think of half-a-dozen different places he would rather be at the moment.

Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » The Five Page Challenge! 2009

(“With his ship, the frigate Destiny, shuddering around him as Jake put it through a tight turn that stressed the hull to creaking point, he could think of half-a-dozen different places he would rather be at the moment.”)

Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » The Five Page Challenge! 2009

I had half-a-dozen model planes hanging from my ceiling on threads, although I couldn't be bothered painting them very often.

When having a hobby was my hobby 2009

The real clarity of vision, though, has lain with Demba Ba, the Senegal striker who has four goals from half-a-dozen League appearances since moving from Hoffenheim.

Fear of failure adds worth and wonder to winter buys | Kevin McCarra 2011

As a co-parenting new father who writes at least a book per year, half-a-dozen columns a month, ten or more blog posts a day, plus assorted novellas and stories and speeches, I know just how short time can be and how dangerous distraction is.

Boing Boing 2009

Since November, Michelle has been spotted in accessories from Kara's Gemstone collection at least half-a-dozen times, including at the State of the Union.

Jewelry From White House Wood Hilary Moss 2011

All we see in "Orchestra Pit, Théâtre des Champs-Elyées, Paris, 1933" are the scores on half-a-dozen dimly lit music stands, but they suggest a performance.

Seeing Double and More William Meyers 2011

Asked about Sunday's uptick in activity, a NATO official said more than half-a-dozen nations were now carrying out strike missions, relieving pressure on the French and British air forces and giving the alliance more firepower.

NATO Steps Up Libya Airstrikes, Bolstering Rebels Charles Levinson 2011

Since November, Michelle has been spotted in accessories from Kara's Gemstone collection at least half-a-dozen times, including at the State of the Union.

Jewelry From White House Wood Hilary Moss 2011

Justice Department lawyers have held a flurry of last-minute meetings with Google and the parties objecting to the deal, which include Microsoft Inc., Expedia Inc., Kayak.com, Sabre Holdings and Farelogix Inc. The companies collectively operate more than half-a-dozen popular travel Web sites.

Google Urges U.S. To Let ITA Deal Fly Thomas Catan 2011