Example sentences of "[vb past] [prep] [art] long moment " in BNC.

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1 She hesitated for a long moment , then suddenly thrust out her arm .
2 He smiled for a long moment into the raging eyes that would have struck him dead if they could .
3 Determined not to present him with any more ammunition , she paused for a long moment , considering her words carefully before trying again .
4 Charles collapsed like a glove puppet with the hand withdrawn , and stood for a long moment , sagging .
5 She had risen from her deep curtsey , and stood for a long moment gazing steadily into his face .
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