Example sentences of "[adv] for a few moments [coord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Threarah waited politely for a few moments and then he said , " Well , now , and what ought we to do about it , I wonder ? |
| 2 | They rolled around on the ground together for a few moments and then the boy 's mother came out and gave him Sergeant 's leash . |
| 3 | He turned away for a few moments and I could see that he was upset by the news . |
| 4 | He chewed away for a few moments and then nodded with pleasure . |
| 5 | Tony sat quite still for a few moments and then parked his car on the wasteland at the side of the theatre . |
| 6 | When a dog does start to show signs of becoming difficult about a visit to the surgery , you may want to arrange with your vet simply to walk up to the waiting room , pause here for a few moments and then return home . |
| 7 | Edward appeared to think hard for a few moments and then got up and left the room abruptly . |