Example sentences of "for an [noun] [coord] then [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He paused for an instant and then stepped inside . |
| 2 | Together for an instant and then smash it 's all gone still its worth it . |
| 3 | He greeted her , his eyes falling on her again for an instant and then skittering away . |
| 4 | The animal crouched ready for an attack and then dashed across its cage floor towards the spot where Leyhausen was standing . |
| 5 | I usually find , though , that I have done so much walking and sightseeing during the day that , by the time I have had a meal and a bath , I am quite happy to read in bed for an hour and then go to sleep . |
| 6 | ‘ It was enough to fish for an hour and then go home . |
| 7 | Mosley spoke for an hour and then went on to answer questions . |
| 8 | Cover with cold water , bring to the boil , simmer for an hour and then strain . |
| 9 | Leave it at room temperature for an hour and then chill slightly . |