Example sentences of "a few seconds [prep] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He normally managed this by allowing himself a few seconds of pure indulgence in sensation and then thinking of something neutral for a while and , if this did n't work , something really horrible . |
| 2 | Begin this pan with a few seconds of static shot ( remembering to allow for the backspace time ) and continue the shot for a few more seconds when you reach the end of the pan . |
| 3 | He increased his speed until he was running flat out , buying a few seconds of precious time to allow him to find a good defence position . |
| 4 | For both readers it might lead to topics ( quotes , facts , ideas ) of a wider interest than the task in hand ( e.g. " looking for information on Unemployment in the 1930s " ) , This skimming should be done very quickly ( a few seconds per average page ) . |
| 5 | He walked once , twice round the table on the dais , pausing for a few seconds behind each chair . |