Example sentences of "[adj] [prep] a [adj] moments " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then the smell of warm grass came to join that of the roses and gunpowder and he fell asleep for a few moments , dreaming of cricket fields and meadows . |
| 2 | The keel stayed solid for a few moments , then clouded and became clear as glass . |
| 3 | Nigel considered this for a few moments and then he said , ‘ Tell you what . |
| 4 | He was standing in the far corner , talking to some men , and she was able to view him unobserved for a few moments . |
| 5 | The CO looked thoughtful for a few moments . |
| 6 | After it died , the silence was absolute for a few moments . |
| 7 | After he 'd gone Sarella sat still for a few moments with her head resting on the chair-back . |
| 8 | Do not be too keen to give praise in this instance , but allow the dog to settle down first for a few moments . |
| 9 | She remained still and unmoving for a few moments , allowing her head to settle , listening to the muffled noises from the house , the only recognizable sound the squeal of laughter from her daughter 's room further down the hall . |
| 10 | Easing back the stained coverlet , Katherine slowly swung her legs out of bed , and then remained motionless for a few moments , resisting the urge to throw up . |
| 11 | Nigel felt they were close for a few moments before the customary iciness set in . |
| 12 | After coming to a stop with the glider facing into wind , holding the tail down is the worst possible thing , and even leaving the nose unattended for a few moments is dangerous . |
| 13 | ‘ But they could be eighteen for a few moments . |
| 14 | He was silent for a few moments , then he raised his head , took a couple of gulps of tea and remarked very slowly , Jesus Christ , Piper , you must be bloody bomb happy ! |
| 15 | Harris was silent for a few moments , regarding Manville quizzically . |
| 16 | Beckett was silent for a few moments . |
| 17 | He fell silent for a few moments , shredding the paper that had wrapped his sugar cube . |
| 18 | They fell silent for a few moments as they drank their tea . |
| 19 | Freddie was quiet for a few moments , then to Billy 's surprise he nodded . |