Example sentences of "for a few seconds " in BNC.
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| 1 | The loads on the structure are lower during the first half of the launch and it is not unusual to exceed the placard speed for a few seconds during the initial steepening of the climb . |
| 2 | If this happens he will change the angle of climb automatically as the glider starts to gain height , and he will continue to pull it higher for a few seconds even if a power failure has occurred . |
| 3 | Whereas it is obvious that the launch must be abandoned anywhere near the ground , halfway up the launch it is reasonable to hold on for a few seconds to see if the speed picks up again . |
| 4 | If the nose is dropping in spite of pulling back and hitting the back stop , this is a clear indication that the glider is stalled , and a forward movement is needed for a few seconds to let the wing unstall . |
| 5 | Susceptibility to high ‘ g ’ is greatly affected by the duration of the loading , and whereas most people can cope with 3 to 4 g for a few seconds , a sustained loading of that amount may cause loss of vision . |
| 6 | They become quite unconscious of what they are doing for a few seconds , and yet insist that they want to carry on and learn to fly . |
| 7 | Unless the wind is very strong , if it is obvious that you can reach the field , it is useful to open full airbrake for a few seconds immediately after the final turn to check that you can undershoot . |
| 8 | Normally you will want to use full side-slip for a few seconds rather than a small amount of slip for a much longer time . |
| 9 | Usually it will be only for a few seconds , but it is the ability to do it instantly on demand that is so important . |
| 10 | Even on a bad day he is worth watching , for a few seconds of his lightning , elegant attacks eclipses an evening of mauling aggression . |
| 11 | 10 October , 1903 RAYMOND ASQUITH writes to Lady Manners from Aberdeenshire : ‘ We had a storm yesterday and went out to watch the waves : I ventured too far out onto a rock and was knocked flat on my face against a granite floor by one of the biggest rollers ever seen on this coast : I never felt such a blow ; luckily I fell in a crevice and was n't washed away ; but I was stunned for a few seconds , and when I got up my face and knee were streaming with blood . |
| 12 | As I stood watching him for a few seconds and looking at the damage to his farm buildings and the dead and wounded cattle around the orchard , I thought to myself . |
| 13 | There was a hush for a few seconds then a roar from the French civilians , men , women and children , ‘ Encore , encore , encore , Tommy . ’ |
| 14 | We stood and stared after him for a few seconds , then one of the mortar team behind me remarked . |
| 15 | The Brigadier glared at me for a few seconds and replied rather quietly . |
| 16 | He stood there slightly bent for a few seconds holding his stomach and then he staggered and slowly fell to the floor . |
| 17 | For a few seconds I was left shell shocked but I was quickly brought to my senses after seeing the broken rig . |
| 18 | Melt the butter , add the flour and cook for a few seconds , then gradually add the milk , straining it into the roux mixture . |
| 19 | Cook the roux paste for a few seconds , then gradually add the milk . |
| 20 | Add the brandy to the meat juices and heat for a few seconds before igniting . |
| 21 | Heat the oil in a large frying pan , add the garlic and cook for a few seconds . |
| 22 | Add the flour and cook for a few seconds , then remove the pan from the heat and add the soured cream and the egg yolks . |
| 23 | When I go , I hold my breath and completely immerse myself under the water , trying to keep as relaxed as possible , and I stay under the water for a few seconds . |
| 24 | The fighting continued for a few seconds before they realised that it was no longer dark . |
| 25 | Hold this position for a few seconds then let your shoulders and head go back slowly to the floor . |
| 26 | It is possible that I even dozed off for a few seconds , exhausted by the day 's work . |
| 27 | The boy fought wildly for a few seconds but then his right arm was bent back behind him until he called out in the most desperate agony he had ever known . |
| 28 | Gradually it became possible to stop her for a few seconds , and then to ask her to start walking again before her anxiety rose and she reared . |
| 29 | For a few seconds the sheer force of the wind supported my weight before I stumbled into a lull between squalls . |
| 30 | A few stragglers kept it up for a few seconds , then there was nothing . |