Example sentences of "[prep] a few moments [noun] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Friends were able to find an alternative , but for a few moments Marilyn said she could not believe it was happening to her and looked about for the dreaded Jeremy Beadle . |
| 2 | For a few moments Rune regarded her in silence , a slight smile playing round his strong mouth , then he asked softly , ‘ What happened to our truce ? ’ |
| 3 | Eleanor looked as if he had actually hit her , and for a few moments Jessamy found herself feeling sorry for her . |
| 4 | For a few moments Sandison allowed himself to take in the figure before him and he ignored what had been said . |
| 5 | For a few moments Morse sat where he was . |
| 6 | For a few moments Leith felt transfixed — there seemed to be a hint of kindness in his look . |