Example sentences of "be [adj] for a few moments " in BNC.
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1 | Nigel felt they were close for a few moments before the customary iciness set in . |
2 | After it died , the silence was absolute for a few moments . |
3 | He was silent for a few moments , then he raised his head , took a couple of gulps of tea and remarked very slowly , Jesus Christ , Piper , you must be bloody bomb happy ! |
4 | Harris was silent for a few moments , regarding Manville quizzically . |
5 | Beckett was silent for a few moments . |
6 | Freddie was quiet for a few moments , then to Billy 's surprise he nodded . |