Example sentences of "of [pron] for a moment " in BNC.
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| 1 | The part of me which made the mistake with the buck , letting it get the better of me for a moment , might still be around if that acid test had n't found it out . |
| 2 | An indrawn breath from the spectators unsettled both of them for a moment . |
| 3 | There was silence between the three of them for a moment as they returned each other 's stare ; then Joe said , ‘ If you do n't wish to act for me I can make other arrangements . ’ |
| 4 | He held both of them for a moment before turning to Ian and presenting him with a sword drawn from its scabbard . |
| 5 | When he 'd said he 'd seen Stephen at the funeral she 'd felt afraid of him for a moment . |
| 6 | He put the can back on the table , placing his free hand across the top of it for a moment ; then he took the mug over to the couch and , handing it to her , said , ‘ You know that is n't true . |