Example sentences of "[prep] [noun sg] for a few moments " in BNC.
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| 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 . |