Example sentences of "[art] few seconds [adv] [subord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If this happens he will change the angle of climb automatically as the glider starts to gain height , and he will continue to pull it higher for a few seconds even if a power failure has occurred . |
| 2 | Normally you will want to use full side-slip for a few seconds rather than a small amount of slip for a much longer time . |
| 3 | A few seconds later as the aircraft gains more speed , it will need more forward movement to prevent it from unsticking with the tail-wheel or skid touching the ground , and climbing away too steeply . |
| 4 | It looked as though Spurs had regained their self-respect a few seconds later when the England striker appeared to net a Samways cross , but in fact Tranmere 's full-back Higgins had put the ball past his goalkeeper . |
| 5 | The last exchange of messages took place only a few seconds later when the tower asked the height of the aircraft ; on receiving the reply " 1,400 on the QNH " the tower controller observed : " I think you are to the south of the field " . |
| 6 | Fairbrother knew his man and kept silent a few seconds longer than was polite . |
| 7 | She held my hand steady to bring the cigarette to the flame and kept it for a few seconds longer than she had to . |
| 8 | He saw the ball a few seconds earlier than other batsmen . ’ |