Example sentences of "paused for a few " in BNC.
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| 1 | So I went back to alight indicator , pulled down only a few inches , which was enough to allow the bream to suck the bait to their lips , and then I paused for a few seconds while I watched the line from the rod-tip tightening in the water . |
| 2 | He paused for a few seconds before proceeding . |
| 3 | Sister Marcus paused for a few seconds . |
| 4 | When we reached the jetty we paused for a few moments to look across at the islet . |
| 5 | Harris paused for a few seconds while he negotiated the cabriolet over some deep ruts in the high road . |
| 6 | Harry paused for a few minutes . |
| 7 | Lorton paused for a few seconds . |
| 8 | He paused for a few moments . |
| 9 | She paused for a few thoughtful moments , then said quietly , ‘ I ca n't help wondering about the next owner . ’ |