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 .
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