Example sentences of "for a [adj] seconds [prep] the " in BNC.
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1 | The loads on the structure are lower during the first half of the launch and it is not unusual to exceed the placard speed for a few seconds during the initial steepening of the climb . |
2 | If the lines are balanced you should be able to hold this position for a few seconds without the sail changing its position . |
3 | He played for a few seconds with the animal 's jewelled collar then turned his eyes on me . |
4 | You will be able to see the lush green streamer weed swaying in the current , and if you look carefully , letting your eyes adjust to the movement of the current and weed , preferably with the use of polaroid spectacles , you may see one or more black shapes that suddenly emerge from under the green ribbon , hover for a few seconds in the open water and then just as suddenly disappear back into the weed . |
5 | The old woman ducked quickly back into her soft cave , to linger for a few seconds by the animal . |