Example sentences of "for [art] few moments [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Let us think for a few moments of the wonderful achievements of the human race — the towns that have been built , the works of art that have been produced — the books , plays , films , pictures , music … the progress that has been made in science and technology . |
| 2 | What makes them wait in seedy side rooms for a few moments of dangerous pleasure ? |
| 3 | Is the price we pay for a few moments of Mills and Boon romance too high , leaving an aftermath of bitterness , boredom and let-down ? |
| 4 | It would be madness to throw it all away for a few moments of nerve-storming passion . |
| 5 | Sometimes we need to reflect publicly , sometimes to provide space for a few moments of private reflection — this might mean the children sit quietly alone while the teacher asks questions which they respond to in their thoughts , or the reflection might take the form of a diary , or perhaps an " emotional map " charting the highs and lows of a journey/adventure/exploration . |
| 6 | As the music begins , concentrate for a few moments on relaxing your body in the usual way . |
| 7 | ‘ So happy to gleet my good fliends here tonight ’ , he began , and spoke for a few moments on the glories of old Cathay . |
| 8 | Browse in the gift shop or enjoy refreshment in the restaurant , and you can reflect for a few moments on how different things might have been without the events of 1066 . |
| 9 | Dwell for a few moments on these words of Paul , and when you have a moment of quiet use the prayer that follows , either in your own words or as it stands , as a way of bringing to God your thoughts and feelings both on what you have discovered through these pages , and any particular concerns you may have at this present moment . |
| 10 | But pause for a few moments with the two names it introduces us to — Robert Taylor , the author , and the book 's recipient , Percivall Pott , whose characteristic signature it contains . |
| 11 | After he 'd gone Sarella sat still for a few moments with her head resting on the chair-back . |
| 12 | Mark stood for a few moments at the corner of Parliament Street and Bridge Street . |
| 13 | 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 . |
| 14 | 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 . |
| 15 | We weighed each other up for a few moments without speaking . |
| 16 | Martin Ward got to his feet , dusting off sand , and they held each others ' eyes for a few moments without speaking . |
| 17 | I just stood and stared for a few moments amid all the activity that was going on around the wounded Lovat . |
| 18 | They stood for a few moments in shy silence , staring from one to another . |
| 19 | As they gathered outside the wire waiting for their guard to open the gate into the camp , they were suspended for a few moments in a sort of limbo . |
| 20 | Now that Elizabeth had exhausted the topic of Martha , they sat for a few moments in silence , one each side of the fire with a cup of tea . |
| 21 | Anne watched her for a few moments in stunned silence , trying to decide if she meant what she had said . |
| 22 | After I had been kept waiting for a few moments in an ante-room , I was ushered into the main boardroom where Dr Barton and six colleagues were seated around a long , rectangular , polished table . |
| 23 | Once or twice , when Harry and Fleury had had to leave her to her own devices for a few moments in order to fight off the sepoys , she had become very upset and had made little attempt to conceal the fact . |
| 24 | Her eyes were held for a few moments in the lazy gaze across the desk , then with a conscious effort she blinked herself free , looked down at her notepad . |
| 25 | I was afraid to go to bed , or even to sleep for a few moments in my chair . |
| 26 | We stand for a few moments in each other 's arms , and I ask what we should do this evening . |
| 27 | Before dusk Holly and those who had arrived that day were taken to the Bath house to stand for a few moments beneath the trickle of lukewarm water . |
| 28 | Pause for a few moments before repeating the process to ensure that you are as relaxed as possible . |
| 29 | A control group were instructed to lie quietly in bed for a few moments before writing down what they could recall of their dreams . |
| 30 | Dona Marguerita coughed wheezily for a few moments before resuming the interview . |