Example sentences of "[adv] for only a few [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 As their striding Emperor quivered with the unleashing of its weaponry , Biff sat impotently for only a few moments .
2 He was inside for only a few minutes and emerged very badly shaken .
3 The opportunity to escape from Reine appealed to Jean-Claude , even though he had been back for only a few weeks .
4 She could tell he was relieved to be let off the hook if even for only a few minutes , despite his words as they 'd come downstairs .
5 Like Trevor , when the other person 's tension breaks and the anger bursts , do you feel any satisfaction or relief within yourself , even for only a few moments ?
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