Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb past] for a [adj] moment " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I smiled for a brief moment in triumph , ’ he said , ‘ then , as the photographers moved |
| 2 | She hesitated for a long moment , then suddenly thrust out her arm . |
| 3 | Determined not to present him with any more ammunition , she paused for a long moment , considering her words carefully before trying again . |
| 4 | He glanced for a brief moment at Graham 's heavy body and closed face , and looked away , feeling a little sick . |
| 5 | He smiled for a long moment into the raging eyes that would have struck him dead if they could . |