He provided a significant pause during which I could worry about what was coming next.

"The other side of this rock wall sounds better all the time," Tannim said after a significant pause.

There was a significant pause, so the ship repeated the hail.

After a significant pause, he said, "I've only been working here three years.

There was also a significant pause before the major replied.

There was a significant pause, and then she said, "Oh?

After a significant pause, he said, "For the roses, of course."

There was a significant pause before the information appeared on the tiny screen.

After a significant pause, she replied, "Well, there's nothing wrong with that."

But a significant pause is likely now before tourism and investment recover.