Example sentences of "[noun] [prep] [art] few moments [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Martin Ward got to his feet , dusting off sand , and they held each others ' eyes for a few moments without speaking . |
| 2 | She paddled in the shallow water for a few moments before joining Stephen where he was setting up the barbecue in a shaded spot . |
| 3 | What makes them wait in seedy side rooms for a few moments of dangerous pleasure ? |
| 4 | Once or twice , when Harry and Fleury had had to leave her to her own devices for a few moments in order to fight off the sepoys , she had become very upset and had made little attempt to conceal the fact . |
| 5 | Sometimes we need to reflect publicly , sometimes to provide space for a few moments of private reflection — this might mean the children sit quietly alone while the teacher asks questions which they respond to in their thoughts , or the reflection might take the form of a diary , or perhaps an " emotional map " charting the highs and lows of a journey/adventure/exploration . |
| 6 | A control group were instructed to lie quietly in bed for a few moments before writing down what they could recall of their dreams . |
| 7 | Put under a hot grill for a few moments until golden . |
| 8 | Pause for a few moments before repeating the process to ensure that you are as relaxed as possible . |
| 9 | to run for cover so I held my hand over my face for a few moments before speaking . |