Example sentences of "a few moment [pron] [vb past] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After a few moments which allowed her to gather her thoughts , she replied in a quiet , even voice : |
| 2 | After a few moments he realized they were flying on an interception course . |
| 3 | For a few moments he watched them , and hearing their laughter and seeing the flush of innocent enjoyment in their faces he felt a sudden bitter pang of resentment that they should have their youth still and be free to enjoy it . |
| 4 | For a few moments she thought she was trapped , with no way through the high walls that surrounded this part of the garden . |
| 5 | For a few moments she thought he had no intention of answering her as her whole being quivered with indignation that he should have the nerve to pass judgement on her when not even her closest friends knew her innermost thoughts and longings . |
| 6 | Their arguments were faultless and after a few moments I felt myself drowning in doubt , drowning in the time trap surrounding the area . |
| 7 | Actually , I did n't like the way Diggs questioned me about what had happened , and for a few moments I thought he might have guessed , but my replies seemed to satisfy him . |