The problem may last a few seconds, but it can get worse and worse with age, leading to a heart attack or stroke.

VOA: special.2010.03.02

After a few seconds, when the X-15 was safely away, the pilot started its rocket engine.

VOA: special.2010.07.07

Shepard's flight lasted only a few seconds longer than fifteen minutes.

VOA: special.2009.06.17

Occasionally, a face would appear for a few seconds at a screened hole in the canvas, or a cuffed hand could be seen waving.

VOA: standard.2009.05.25

But in the last few seconds a small boat entered the area.

VOA: special.2010.06.27