lengthy pause

Frequency: 6.86.2 per million words
pauseadjective + pause

Categories:

lengthy

Examples (10)

  • There was a lengthy pause before she answered his difficult question.
  • The speaker took a lengthy pause, gathering his thoughts before continuing.
  • A lengthy pause in the conversation made everyone uncomfortable.
  • The negotiations concluded after a lengthy pause for lunch.
  • He filled the lengthy pause with an awkward cough.
  • During the performance, a lengthy pause created dramatic tension.
  • The committee deliberated for hours, with several lengthy pauses for discussion.
  • She considered his proposal carefully after a lengthy pause.
  • The broadcast experienced a lengthy pause due to technical difficulties.
  • After a lengthy pause, the judge delivered the verdict.