Example sentences of "for a [adj] moments and " in BNC.

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1 If you give yourself a shake , change your seating position slightly , open the clear vision panel for some fresh air , change hands on the stick for a few moments and have a sweet or drink , you can snap out of it and start to work normally again .
2 He turned away for a few moments and I could see that he was upset by the news .
3 Howard thought for a few moments and then said , ‘ I think I know what time the next plane leaves for London . ’
4 Nigel considered this for a few moments and then he said , ‘ Tell you what .
5 The calling continued for a few moments and then , with a cry of ‘ bitch ’ , to her horror , Nicky Scott Wilson began to make the most blood-curdling noise as he bayed her name to the night sky , like a wolf .
6 They rolled around on the ground together for a few moments and then the boy 's mother came out and gave him Sergeant 's leash .
7 When a dog does start to show signs of becoming difficult about a visit to the surgery , you may want to arrange with your vet simply to walk up to the waiting room , pause here for a few moments and then return home .
8 He went out for a few moments and stood on the steps between the Greek pillars , looking in the direction of the Residency for any sign of movement .
9 Patrick hovered around the door for a few moments and then finally decided to brazen it out .
10 The Threarah waited politely for a few moments and then he said , " Well , now , and what ought we to do about it , I wonder ?
11 He licked the wound for a few moments and then turned to Hazel .
12 He chewed away for a few moments and then nodded with pleasure .
13 He stood looking at her in silence for a few moments and then gave a funny little smile , ruffled her hair and said :
14 Edward appeared to think hard for a few moments and then got up and left the room abruptly .
15 The Soul Eater crouched for a few moments and Nuadu saw that a thin silvery fluid was beginning to course along its hollow talons .
16 Mrs Rumney looked at me in silence for a few moments and I saw in her face the dawning of relief and hope .
17 Azmaveth considered something for a few moments and then nodded to herself , as if she 'd made a decision .
18 He did not say anything for a few moments and then he shrugged and gave a sharp laugh .
19 Tony sat quite still for a few moments and then parked his car on the wasteland at the side of the theatre .
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