Many seconds passed before the first falling people hit the ground.

Several seconds passed before a voice came on the line, a different voice this time.

Several seconds passed before a response marched across the screen.

It took about one-third of a second, and two more seconds passed before the reply came down.

A few seconds passed before he turned to look at her, clearly baffled.

A few seconds passed after I opened my mouth before words came out.

It seemed like minutes, but only seconds passed before the first of the explosions pierced the night.

Only seconds passed before the door to the control room retracted.

Another 30 seconds passed before the first shot was taken.

Several seconds passed as Scott held the young engineer's gaze.