long moment

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

a significant period of time that feels extended

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Examples (10)

  • After a long moment of silence, she finally spoke.
  • We waited for a long moment before the results were announced.
  • It felt like a long moment as he considered her proposal.
  • There was a long moment of anticipation before the curtain rose.
  • She paused for a long moment, deep in thought.
  • The decision hung in the air for a long moment.
  • During the interrogation, every long moment felt like an eternity.
  • He held her gaze for a long moment before looking away.
  • They shared a long moment of understanding without words.
  • The teacher observed the students for a long moment before dismissing them.