Example sentences of "[vb infin] [prep] a few moments " in BNC.
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| 1 | Let us think for a few moments of the wonderful achievements of the human race — the towns that have been built , the works of art that have been produced — the books , plays , films , pictures , music … the progress that has been made in science and technology . |
| 2 | Warned that she could only stay for a few moments , Laura had sat down quietly in a chair beside the bed , taking her cousin 's inert , pale hand and praying , as she had never prayed before , that Liz would be able to survive her ordeal . |
| 3 | Well , let's look for a few moments this morning at one such incident when Jesus did do it and it 's in er , Mark chapter four , I want to read a few verses from there , Mark chapter four . |
| 4 | In some revue films , and especially in the grotesque and the funnies , the possibility of … negation does glimmer for a few moments . |
| 5 | Now although I am a born sceptic , suddenly being brought face to face with a seemingly identical facsimile of what I had been working on did make me pause for a few moments ! |
| 6 | Thanks to just three votes , Mr Major could sit back and relax for a few moments . |
| 7 | Browse in the gift shop or enjoy refreshment in the restaurant , and you can reflect for a few moments on how different things might have been without the events of 1066 . |