Example sentences of "[coord] [pers pn] stand for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Dalgliesh waited until Meg had unlocked the front door and stepped inside before saying his final goodnight , and she stood for a moment watching his tall figure striding down the gravel path and into the darkness . |
| 2 | It was something that had never happened before and she stood for a moment trying to control the thoughts that raced through her head . |
| 3 | Melissa found its clean , uncluttered lines at once calming and uplifting , and she stood for a few moments just inside the door , absorbing the tranquil atmosphere . |
| 4 | I opened it and we stood for a moment , rain driving down hard . |
| 5 | He took off his glasses and put his arms around her waist , and they stood for a while facing one another . |
| 6 | Giving himself dialogue seemed to calm him and he stood for a moment , arms idle at his side , breathing slowly and heavily . |
| 7 | We were back in the bedroom then and he stood for a moment looking down at her . |
| 8 | But he stood for a moment , hesitating , and Ruth saw a look of such sadness go over his face that tears threatened her again . |