Example sentences of "[det] moments [noun prp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For a few moments Sandison allowed himself to take in the figure before him and he ignored what had been said . |
| 2 | After a few moments Sandison went on : ‘ Do you know them ? ’ |
| 3 | Friends were able to find an alternative , but for a few moments Marilyn said she could not believe it was happening to her and looked about for the dreaded Jeremy Beadle . |
| 4 | After a few moments Troy got up and walked slowly from the tent . |
| 5 | He had his eyes closed , and for the first few moments Belinda kept hers open , so she could see in extreme close-up the blurred crescents of his dark lashes resting on the smoothly tanned skin of his cheeks . |
| 6 | For a few moments Morse sat where he was . |
| 7 | Eleanor looked as if he had actually hit her , and for a few moments Jessamy found herself feeling sorry for her . |
| 8 | For a few moments Rune regarded her in silence , a slight smile playing round his strong mouth , then he asked softly , ‘ What happened to our truce ? ’ |
| 9 | After a few moments Milton remarked . |
| 10 | For a few moments Leith felt transfixed — there seemed to be a hint of kindness in his look . |
| 11 | In those few moments Bert Rafferty saved Celia Carrow 's life . |
| 12 | After a few moments Maidstone said : ‘ What 's your interest in her , anyway ? ’ |
| 13 | Sara began to explain , but after a few moments Jenny said impatiently , " Why do n't we walk down to Moorlake and then you can show me properly ? " |
| 14 | Tessa had turned on the little light on the bedside table , but otherwise the room was in darkness , and for some moments Bob stood by the door , twisting his head backwards and forwards , trying to take the situation in . |
| 15 | For some moments Harry gazes at them in silence , slowly plucking the lefthand strap of his braces away from the shoulder , and letting it snap back against the shirt . |