Example sentences of "[prep] [noun sg] for a [det] moments " in BNC.
Next pageNo | Sentence |
---|---|
1 | Caught off guard for a few moments , the gap between the two cars widened noticeably , before the cab screeched around a right-hand bend , losing it altogether . |
2 | Vic keeps Baxter in suspense for a few moments , while he reviews the advantages of having him under an obligation . |
3 | Mrs Alderley sat lost in thought for a few moments . |
4 | A control group were instructed to lie quietly in bed for a few moments before writing down what they could recall of their dreams . |
5 | He stood looking at her in silence for a few moments and then gave a funny little smile , ruffled her hair and said : |
6 | They walked in silence for a few moments then Chris said , ‘ Maureen thinks I should hate Beryl . |
7 | Mrs Rumney looked at me in silence for a few moments and I saw in her face the dawning of relief and hope . |
8 | All three of them stared in silence for a few moments . |
9 | Helen and Joanna sat in silence for a few moments , then the older woman said , ‘ Do n't you think it 's worthwhile going ahead , Joanna ? ’ |
10 | Now allow your partner to bathe in darkness for a few moments . |