Example sentences of "[prep] a [det] moments [subord] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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1 | They took breath for a few moments before they emerged , after the third volley , to finish what they had begun , the Welsh swordsmen boiling out of the bushes joyously on their heels . |
2 | ‘ I still ca n't work out how they got away with it because I 'd only left it outside the tent for a few moments before it vanished . |
3 | He sat in the driver 's seat to get the feel for a few moments before he started it up . |
4 | She thought carefully for a few moments before she said , ‘ Silas — are n't you being unreasonable and somewhat unfair to both yourself and to Doreen ? ’ |
5 | Patrick awoke briefly during the night and lay awake , confused and troubled for a few moments until he realized where he was . |
6 | They fell silent for a few moments as they drank their tea . |
7 | The woman stared at him for a few moments as she mulled over his offer . |
8 | We should be all right for a few moments as it is deeper water ; we can then make for the beach , hopefully avoiding the big dumping surf . ’ |
9 | He lay on his back for a few moments as he always did , then turned onto his right side , arranging himself as if for sleep . |