Example sentences of "[vb pp] [prep] [art] few seconds " in BNC.
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| 1 | The tape crackled for a few seconds and then hummed as he replaced the receiver . |
| 2 | It 's all done in a few seconds , which means it 's even harder for you to fend off the messages ; they go in subliminally , which means you are n't aware of them . |
| 3 | Once a spreadsheet model is established such questions can be answered in a few seconds . |
| 4 | Career family home — all had been ruined in a few seconds . |
| 5 | If the nose is dropping in spite of pulling back and hitting the back stop , this is a clear indication that the glider is stalled , and a forward movement is needed for a few seconds to let the wing unstall . |
| 6 | The big man thought for a few seconds , then laughed . |
| 7 | He looked very serious , and thought for a few seconds . |
| 8 | Although aware he was an android , she had thought for a few seconds before removing her clothes . |
| 9 | ‘ May I still have the interview with you which you promised ? ’ she asked straight out — and thought for a few seconds , as he looked sternly at her , that she had blown it , and that he had taken the strongest exception to her reminding him of his promise . |
| 10 | Lacuna 's eyes closed for a few seconds . |
| 11 | He stood there slightly bent for a few seconds holding his stomach and then he staggered and slowly fell to the floor . |
| 12 | First impressions , and they are formed within a few seconds of listening to these headphones , are of an unveiled immediacy , very extended high-frequency response and seamless midrange . |
| 13 | speed of execution — 100 years in the life of a watershed can be simulated in a few seconds of computer time , and |
| 14 | Similarly , in 3 the time span which is indicated by " now " is limited to the few seconds immediately following the utterance , whereas in 4 the reference of " now " extends well before and after the time of utterance . |
| 15 | But when the edge had dulled it was no problem and on the harder wood a burn mark could be left in a few seconds if very little pressure was applied with the cutter just spinning on the surface . |
| 16 | The creature staggered for a few seconds and turned to scream . |