Example sentences of "a few seconds [verb] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
Next pageNo | Sentence |
---|---|
1 | It only took us a few seconds to realize the mistake but by then twenty-eight kids and three of the missionaries were either dead or dying . |
2 | If the nose is dropping in spite of pulling back and hitting the back stop , this is a clear indication that the glider is stalled , and a forward movement is needed for a few seconds to let the wing unstall . |
3 | After a few seconds silence a jingle cut in and a record was played before replacement DJ Brian Moore took over . |
4 | It took him only a few seconds to find the page he wanted . |
5 | Lindsey made her way to the office , taking a few seconds to run a comb through her hair before the door opened and the Hammonds came hesitantly into the room . |