Example sentences of "[pos pn] [noun] for a few moments " in BNC.

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1 At least the manager did n't pounce on me just because I shut my eyes for a few moments . ’
2 to run for cover so I held my hand over my face for a few moments before speaking .
3 Alexia held his glance for a few moments , a furrow between her eyebrows , and dropped the subject .
4 For suppose that he , tired as he must be , closes his eyes for a few moments .
5 He patted his pockets for a few moments .
6 He lay on his back for a few moments as he always did , then turned onto his right side , arranging himself as if for sleep .
7 Dr McNab had Come to the door of his ward for a few moments to watch the heating of the bath-water ; then with a sigh and a shake of his head he had retired inside again .
8 Hawkins considered his glass for a few moments , then looked up at Talbot .
9 Hold your breath for a few moments .
10 They may not bite as such but simply close their jaws around your hand for a few moments .
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