Example sentences of "[adv] before [verb] it [prep] the " in BNC.
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1 | Gary McKeown slanted over an inviting ball , but it was criminal negligence for the visitors to allow Gary Paterson the time and space to chest the ball down before burying it in the net . |
2 | Gary McKeown slanted over an inviting ball , but it was criminal negligence for the visitors to allow Gary Paterson the time and space to chest the ball down before burying it in the net . |
3 | He drew on it , then took it out of his mouth and nipped the end off before dropping it on the floor . |
4 | It is always wise to examine a flower very carefully before placing it in the blotting paper as if it contains any tiny insects they will think they are being provided with a picnic lunch and eat their way through the contents of your press ! |
5 | He had picked up one of the pups and examined it roughly before replacing it in the cardboard box with the others . |