Example sentences of "[conj] after [art] few [noun pl] she " in BNC.

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1 It was followed by a silence so fraught with regret on Luce 's part that after a few seconds she had to admit the truth .
2 His presence inhibited her , completely destroying the pleasant atmosphere which had prevailed between Rob and herself , and after a few moments she took no part in the talk , merely listening with interest to Rob 's account of his holiday .
3 They headed north , and after a few minutes she began to think she might actually survive .
4 They had a whirlwind romance , and after a few months she 'd started hinting for a ring .
5 She made it back to her office and sank into her chair ; but after a few minutes she sat up , combed her hair and decided to go home .
6 At first she pulled back , but after a few minutes she relaxed a little .
7 Bella always tries , but after a few minutes she burst into tears and would never go near that room again .
8 But after a few notes she stopped and turned round on her stool to face me .
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