Example sentences of "a few second [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | speed of execution — 100 years in the life of a watershed can be simulated in a few seconds of computer time , and |
2 | It was certainly slow , but then computers somehow nowadays can take months to turn out a few seconds of screen time . |
3 | The rig change is done at the very end of the turn which will involve a few seconds of clew first sailing |
4 | The transition from one to the other takes place after a few seconds of observation , is discontinous and can not be stopped at in an intermediate position . |
5 | We had to make a forced landing at Jever Luftwaffe Air Base just a few seconds in front of two Tornados on finals , making the runway a little slippy with the last few drops of oil leaking out of our crankcase . |
6 | She barely noticed it at all as she stood for a few seconds in front of the mirror and pulled the comb through her hair . |
7 | After staring at her for a few seconds in silence , he finally nodded and went out , leaving her to dress . |