Example sentences of "[adv prt] [prep] a few moments " in BNC.

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1 The talking went on for a few moments then the sudden , all too familiar , sound of a mortar bomb leaving the barrel .
2 He frowned down for a few moments at the damp patch on the matting at his feet , then he shook his head , as if ridding himself of some unwelcome thought , and looked up at me again .
3 He sat down for a few moments to consider his position .
4 Take this tiny sample : Leopold Bloom , the Dublin Jew , with his touching mixture of timorousness and courage , has looked in for a few moments at a church as a Mass is ending .
5 Endill thought it over for a few moments .
6 Do not stand up for a few moments .
7 We weighed each other up for a few moments without speaking .
8 Although she had made some photocopies to study later , it was possible that Adam might be able to clear the matter up in a few moments .
9 Gesner would be on in a few moments and then the thing would lift off .
10 He went out for a few moments and stood on the steps between the Greek pillars , looking in the direction of the Residency for any sign of movement .
11 She wriggled in outrage , but when he caught her head between his hands , pulling back for a few moments to stare intently into her face , she stopped fighting .
12 They would have the fire brigade round in a few moments if the external noise had been as loud as the internal one .
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