Example sentences of "few second ' [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | After a few seconds ' thought I realised that she meant their President , that is the former General who was dictator with the continuing consent of their other commanders . |
2 | A few seconds ' pause gives the speaker a chance to calm down and gauge the atmosphere in the room . |
3 | You 've said ‘ Fire ! ’ and seen the price of a dozen cameras blow away in a few seconds ' worth of flash and bang , with nothing left at the end to stick in the family album . |
4 | The barman brought over their hot toddies and Roy was glad of the few seconds ' reprieve . |
5 | The initial orientation can not be predicted , but reversal after a few seconds ' observation always takes place in the same way . |