Example sentences of "[verb] [adv] and for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The figures for black youngsters excluded indefinitely and for a fixed period were also above average . |
| 2 | His eyes narrowed dangerously and for a split-second Polly held her breath . |
| 3 | Passive verbs are sometimes necessary , but they should be used sparingly and for a purpose . |
| 4 | Cindy began to cry again and for a while the two of them sat in silence , gently swinging to and fro . |
| 5 | Instead , she sits there and for a moment contemplates the prospect of her party , the gathering of her guests . |
| 6 | He smiled reassuringly and for a moment his expression softened . |