Example sentences of "she [vb past] for a [adj] moments " in BNC.
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| 1 | She struggled for a few moments until , overcome apparently by shock , she lost consciousness . |
| 2 | She lay for a few moments watching the patterns it made on the ceiling . |
| 3 | Torn in two by indecision , she reflected for a few moments , then said slowly , ‘ If it comes to choosing between Ian and a monkey , then Ian wins hands down . |
| 4 | She stood for a few moments catching her breath , then continued through to the kitchen . |
| 5 | Melissa found its clean , uncluttered lines at once calming and uplifting , and she stood for a few moments just inside the door , absorbing the tranquil atmosphere . |