Example sentences of "[to-vb] before [verb] [prep] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The opening chapter gives an in-depth and simple to understand account of all you need to know before taking to the water . |
| 2 | He was playing in a match at Windsor Great Park when , after stretching for a ball , he was seen to wince before going to the side of the field to lie down . |
| 3 | She was heard to pause before going into the bathroom , the latch of which gave its distinctive click . |
| 4 | I had nothing much to do before reporting to the banker at four o'clock . |
| 5 | They saw Cipollini , a winner five times this season , lead Abdoujaparov with 50 yards to go before veering across the road in a blatant attempt to block the approach of the Tashkent rider . |
| 6 | This is a worthy guide which I will take care to read before alighting from the train at Aldershot station to begin what will be my tenth election campaign . |
| 7 | At five o'clock precisely , it was time for Dame Edna to catnap before changing for the evening for some glittering social round . |
| 8 | I am hoping , with all my artistic heart , that this report turns out to be a myth , as I have tested a whole range of media including oils , only to discover what could be considered a negative quality in me : I am too damned impatient to allow the oils to dry before continuing with the painting ! |
| 9 | Leave to cool before removing from the tin . |
| 10 | Apply the pad , soaked in remover , to the nail for a second or two ; allow to soften before swabbing off the polish thoroughly . |