He paused for dramatic effect, but this not being news to anyone else, failed to have any impact on them.

But the price of the course - she paused a moment for effect - was almost $11,500.

She paused for effect and then added with a laugh, "But not his wife."

He paused for effect: "Time has not been kind to their predictions."

He paused for effect, then went on in a low voice.

He paused for dramatic effect and held up a sheet of paper.

I paused for dramatic effect and took a deep drag.

He paused for effect, and looked at the faces of the three judges.

Scott paused for effect which was not lost on Duncan.

They paused in the doorway, and not for effect, but because of it.