Example sentences of "[subord] a [adj] moment " in BNC.
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| 1 | There are the rare cases , as with the bronze and brass Etruscan statuettes described above , where a few moments spent performing a surface analysis can unequivocally solve a problem , which might have remained a stylistic conundrum for ever . |
| 2 | Danger signals arise when the normal pain and unhappiness that accompanies all emotional growth enlarges to become a depression which you simply can not shift , particularly if you feel ( for more than a passing moment ) that there 's nothing left to live for — or if you realise in time that you 've stopped being able to look after yourself . |
| 3 | Happiness , wonderful as it is , is a transient thing , often lasting no more than a few moments . |
| 4 | I shall not strain the good will of hon. Members who have supported the Bill by speaking for more than a few moments . |
| 5 | As Becky drew her bath , she thought about Daphne 's words , delivered with humour and affection but still highlighting the problems she faced when trying to cross the established social barriers for more than a few moments . |
| 6 | I hope that my painting stands beyond the moment ; I want it to be about the human situation rather than a fleeting moment in time or a specific view ’ . |
| 7 | The constant updating of all media contacts should be of top priority and should not be put off and off until a spare moment arrives . |
| 8 | The hotel or hall staff can arrange chairs , drinks , and someone to direct and greet the late arrivals , who can then view the wedding presents , or be introduced to each other until a suitable moment arrives for them to enter the dining hall . |
| 9 | But after a long moment Alexei stepped back , his hands loose at his sides . |
| 10 | After a few moments Endill slowly put up his hand . |
| 11 | After a few moments Sandison went on : ‘ Do you know them ? ’ |
| 12 | After a few moments Maidstone said : ‘ What 's your interest in her , anyway ? ’ |
| 13 | After a few moments search Thiercelin succeeded in tracing the relevant issue and spread the broadsheet on the table , translating hesitantly into French for the benefit of his colleague . |
| 14 | After a few moments Cowslip said , " Look , do you see those jackdaws hanging round the carrots ? |
| 15 | They waited to be told as much , but after a few moments realized with surprise that their hosts were evidently less enthusiastic . |
| 16 | After a few moments Troy got up and walked slowly from the tent . |
| 17 | After a few moments of silence there was a series of sharp raps on the door , and a voice called out , asking if anyone was inside . |
| 18 | After a few moments more of this platitudinous chat we bowed and went our ways . |
| 19 | After a few moments ' deciphering he rang Gerald Venables ' number . |
| 20 | After a few moments Milton remarked . |
| 21 | After a few moments ' silence Kopyion shrugged his shoulders and walked off , down the stairs . |
| 22 | Sara began to explain , but after a few moments Jenny said impatiently , " Why do n't we walk down to Moorlake and then you can show me properly ? " |
| 23 | After a few moments hesitation so did I. |
| 24 | I have also noticed that nine months after a significant moment occurs in life , something very often happens . |
| 25 | And when a few moments later the telephone goes , and the gas man says that he wo n't after all be coming today to service the boiler , he gets his head bitten off ! |
| 26 | As it was everybody was thankfully unhurt , though a scary moment occurred when the AA member turned up and turned out to be none other than an ex-member of THE TREMELOES . |