Example sentences of "[noun sg] for a [adj] seconds [conj] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | So it can only be human failure I E that she was driving and just sort of lost her concentration for a few seconds and that was fatal |
| 2 | Immerse the section , slab or plaquette in the reagent contained in a suitable dish or tray for a few seconds or until the yellow precipitate forms . |
| 3 | 11 Dip the tin into hot water for a few seconds and turn on to a serving plate . |
| 4 | He put down the pot , stared at the floor for a few seconds and then looked up glowering , pointed his finger at me in a way that was frightening because it was so sudden . |
| 5 | Jessamy sat in silence for a few seconds while she digested that piece of information . |
| 6 | There was silence for a few seconds and then he said : ‘ And she 's your sister , is she ? ’ |
| 7 | There was silence for a few seconds and then she heard Meredith 's voice : ‘ Not to worry . |
| 8 | They back off six inches and then charge like two bulls , with the female grasping the male by the bottom lip for a few seconds before he escapes . |