Example sentences of "[prep] [art] few moment [conj] then " in BNC.
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| 1 | Howard thought for a few moments and then said , ‘ I think I know what time the next plane leaves for London . ’ |
| 2 | Nigel considered this for a few moments and then he said , ‘ Tell you what . |
| 3 | The calling continued for a few moments and then , with a cry of ‘ bitch ’ , to her horror , Nicky Scott Wilson began to make the most blood-curdling noise as he bayed her name to the night sky , like a wolf . |
| 4 | They rolled around on the ground together for a few moments and then the boy 's mother came out and gave him Sergeant 's leash . |
| 5 | When a dog does start to show signs of becoming difficult about a visit to the surgery , you may want to arrange with your vet simply to walk up to the waiting room , pause here for a few moments and then return home . |
| 6 | Patrick hovered around the door for a few moments and then finally decided to brazen it out . |
| 7 | The Threarah waited politely for a few moments and then he said , " Well , now , and what ought we to do about it , I wonder ? |
| 8 | He licked the wound for a few moments and then turned to Hazel . |
| 9 | He chewed away for a few moments and then nodded with pleasure . |
| 10 | He stood looking at her in silence for a few moments and then gave a funny little smile , ruffled her hair and said : |
| 11 | Edward appeared to think hard for a few moments and then got up and left the room abruptly . |
| 12 | Azmaveth considered something for a few moments and then nodded to herself , as if she 'd made a decision . |
| 13 | He did not say anything for a few moments and then he shrugged and gave a sharp laugh . |
| 14 | Tony sat quite still for a few moments and then parked his car on the wasteland at the side of the theatre . |
| 15 | Gesner would be on in a few moments and then the thing would lift off . |