Example sentences of "he [verb] for a moment and " in BNC.

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1 He stopped for a moment and looked around for Zach .
2 He stopped for a moment and gazed about him .
3 At the door he stopped for a moment and looked back , but then he turned and went out without another word .
4 How dare you patronize me , how dare you flaunt yourself at me when you know — ’ he stopped for a moment and shook his head .
5 He thought for a moment and added : ‘ In fact , the further I get into it , and see all these boats and families aboard , the more I realise that crossing the Atlantic is no feat at all . ’
6 He hesitated for a moment and lowered his voice … .
7 Just — ’ he hesitated for a moment and Herr Nordern leaned forward eagerly .
8 He paused for a moment and then capitulated totally .
9 He paused for a moment and she realized that she had said something wrong .
10 He paused for a moment and frowned when he spoke again .
11 He paused for a moment and looked down into her stricken , ashen face .
12 He stood for a moment and then started to go out .
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