Example sentences of "[verb] a few moments [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I spent a few moments in thought . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | So she 'd be able to have a few moments of peace and quiet in which to interview the woman . |
| 5 | 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 . |