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

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1 Given the few moments of contemplation she 'd wanted , it would probably have been her own choice for the evening .
2 I spent a few moments in thought .
3 Trains had been laid on to despatch them to all parts of the country , so that for the rest of their lives they would be able to recall a few moments of honour , even glory .
4 Now and again there were diversions , when one or another of the remaining five would hold the stage and would have a few moments of limelight , or glory .
5 If she could get to Bart 's before the day staff had begun their routine , she might be allowed a few moments with Amy .
6 So she 'd be able to have a few moments of peace and quiet in which to interview the woman .
7 I had a few moments of fury , a fury compounded of shame at my own stupidity , the triteness of the situation , the thought of my cottage and supper and the cosy fireside .
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