Example sentences of "it [prep] an instant " in BNC.
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| 1 | He lifted it , as if he were about to kiss it , laid it for an instant against his cheek , then restored it , still captive , to his knee . |
| 2 | You add the wine , and mix it with the eggs and cheese , pour the mixture into a flameproof casserole and put it to cook immediately , but you do not leave it for an instant : you stir ceaselessly until you have a homogenous cream , and you serve it sizzling in the recipient in which it has cooked . " |
| 3 | To reduce the magnification soak up some of the water drop by gently touching a piece of paper tissue or blotting paper against it for an instant . |
| 4 | All three of them stared at it for an instant . |
| 5 | She drew a breath as he gazed at it for an instant , watching its slow movements , the gentle opening of its tiny mouth as if expressing surprise . |
| 6 | The sport has given him all this , and could take him from it in an instant . |