Example sentences of "think for a [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Let us think for a few moments of the wonderful achievements of the human race — the towns that have been built , the works of art that have been produced — the books , plays , films , pictures , music … the progress that has been made in science and technology . |
| 2 | The big man thought for a few seconds , then laughed . |
| 3 | He looked very serious , and thought for a few seconds . |
| 4 | Although aware he was an android , she had thought for a few seconds before removing her clothes . |
| 5 | ‘ May I still have the interview with you which you promised ? ’ she asked straight out — and thought for a few seconds , as he looked sternly at her , that she had blown it , and that he had taken the strongest exception to her reminding him of his promise . |
| 6 | Finding she could n't push the pram up the slope , she thought for a few seconds and then tried to pull it up . |
| 7 | Major Tzann thought for a few seconds . |
| 8 | Howard thought for a few moments and then said , ‘ I think I know what time the next plane leaves for London . ’ |
| 9 | ’ He thought for a few moments . |
| 10 | The artist thought for a few moments . |
| 11 | Aggie thought for a few seconds , ‘ You could come and stay with me . ’ |
| 12 | John thought for a few seconds , |
| 13 | ‘ I tell you what , ’ he said , after thinking for a few seconds , ‘ as you 're so keen on horses why not come up to the farm when you 've got some time to spare and help my young niece in the stables ? |