Example sentences of "[to-vb] [art] few moments " in BNC.
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1 | Cough worse ( < ) lying down which causes the most violent cough to appear a few moments later . |
2 | Do you want to come back on that Mr or do you want to wait a few moments ? |
3 | The ideas are limitless and it is up to you to spare a few moments when on holiday to notice what is growing around you and press some interesting pieces that you will be able to use on your return . |
4 | Few of us would be surprised to find an interviewer on our doorstep asking us to give a few moments of our time " to answer one or two questions " on our voting habits , which TV programmes we watch or which washing powder we use . |
5 | Dear Ralph It was a blessing to have met with you Wednesday night to share a few moments with a fellow Christian who like I has stumbled on the walk . |
6 | Trains had been laid on to despatch them to all parts of the country , so that for the rest of their lives they would be able to recall a few moments of honour , even glory . |
7 | She had managed , nevertheless , to seize a few moments with the erstwhile companion when the gentlemen returned , for Araminta had at once gone over to greet Mr Saul Quatt , who had , at her request , presided over the service in the local church — much to the chagrin of its incumbent , whose ruffled feathers Mrs Alderley had been obliged to smooth when she heard of the plan from him . |
8 | Outside the Bank of England he put the bag on the ground to have a few moments rest . |
9 | At the same time , we need to make sure we respect people 's desire to have a few moments quietness immediately before and after worship . |
10 | So she 'd be able to have a few moments of peace and quiet in which to interview the woman . |
11 | At this point , it might be appropriate to spend a few moments on a specifically Scottish aspect of the Bill . |
12 | It was a thought that made her breathing grow even shorter , and blackness was on her , and everything disappeared , to reappear a few moments later . |
13 | I 'd like to take a few moments of your time … |