Example sentences of "[vb base] for a [adj] moment " in BNC.
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| 1 | As the music begins , concentrate for a few moments on relaxing your body in the usual way . |
| 2 | But pause for a few moments with the two names it introduces us to — Robert Taylor , the author , and the book 's recipient , Percivall Pott , whose characteristic signature it contains . |
| 3 | Wait for a suitable moment and say : " That is a very interesting point you have raised , Mr R. , which we might wish to take up at a later meeting , but I really do n't think it helps our problem at the moment . " |
| 4 | While you savour the delicious smell of new mown grass , relax for a few moments , drink in the March sunshine and enjoy the prospect of spring — that 's what gardening is all about . |
| 5 | Relax for a few moments , then return to the starting position and repeat to the other side . |
| 6 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 7 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 8 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 9 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 10 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 11 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 12 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 13 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 14 | Then relax for a few moments . |
| 15 | Afterwards , relax for a few moments . |
| 16 | Afterwards , lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 17 | Afterwards , lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 18 | Afterwards , lie down and relax for a few moments . |
| 19 | We stand for a few moments in each other 's arms , and I ask what we should do this evening . |
| 20 | Is the price we pay for a few moments of Mills and Boon romance too high , leaving an aftermath of bitterness , boredom and let-down ? |
| 21 | Dwell for a few moments on these words of Paul , and when you have a moment of quiet use the prayer that follows , either in your own words or as it stands , as a way of bringing to God your thoughts and feelings both on what you have discovered through these pages , and any particular concerns you may have at this present moment . |
| 22 | And if you think for a single moment that there 's going to be a repeat of tonight then think again . |
| 23 | Afterwards lie down and rest for a few moments . |
| 24 | Shufflebotham watched him work for a few moments . |