Example sentences of "[adv] for a [adj] moments [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We should be all right for a few moments as it is deeper water ; we can then make for the beach , hopefully avoiding the big dumping surf . ’ |
| 2 | The Threarah waited politely for a few moments and then he said , " Well , now , and what ought we to do about it , I wonder ? |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | He turned away for a few moments and I could see that he was upset by the news . |
| 5 | He chewed away for a few moments and then nodded with pleasure . |
| 6 | Innumerable country spires turn bronze amid newly ploughed fields of copper , just for a few moments before the ball disappears . |
| 7 | Tony sat quite still for a few moments and then parked his car on the wasteland at the side of the theatre . |
| 8 | She thought carefully for a few moments before she said , ‘ Silas — are n't you being unreasonable and somewhat unfair to both yourself and to Doreen ? ’ |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | Edward appeared to think hard for a few moments and then got up and left the room abruptly . |