Example sentences of "[art] few moment [to-vb] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 There was no need to leave now ; he could stay and talk the matter out He took a few moments to arrange his thoughts , make a few educated guesses and assess the full extent of the plot which had been built around him .
2 It took them a few moments to find it .
3 He sat down for a few moments to consider his position .
4 He waited for a few moments to compose himself , then left the court with his arm round his wife , Shirley , to face a large crowd of waiting reporters and cameras .
5 Perhaps , perhaps you could take a few moments to show me the house , your room , where you work ? ’
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