Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] for a few moments " in BNC.
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| 1 | I stood on the fringe of the little group for a few moments waiting for a chance to speak to Lovat . |
| 2 | He looked at the wary little animal for a few moments , then he asked , ‘ Did you get the bullet out under anaesthetic ? ’ |
| 3 | She paddled in the shallow water for a few moments before joining Stephen where he was setting up the barbecue in a shaded spot . |
| 4 | For this reason I always emphasise that if , as you complete the final turn , you are happy that you have got the field ‘ made ’ , you should always open full airbrake for a few moments to check that you would undershoot with that setting . |
| 5 | Put under a hot grill for a few moments until golden . |
| 6 | He watched it with intense concentration for a few moments , then left the room . |
| 7 | He looked at it with intense concentration for a few moments , then left the room . |