Example sentences of "silence [prep] [art] few moments " in BNC.

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1 There was silence for a few moments .
2 There was silence for a few moments .
3 He stood looking at her in silence for a few moments and then gave a funny little smile , ruffled her hair and said :
4 They walked in silence for a few moments then Chris said , ‘ Maureen thinks I should hate Beryl .
5 Mrs Rumney looked at me in silence for a few moments and I saw in her face the dawning of relief and hope .
6 All three of them stared in silence for a few moments .
7 Helen and Joanna sat in silence for a few moments , then the older woman said , ‘ Do n't you think it 's worthwhile going ahead , Joanna ? ’
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