Example sentences of "[adj] before [v-ing] [pron] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ensure the flowers are as dry as possible before placing them on the blotting paper , as any remaining moisture will encourage mildew to form and spoil all your efforts . |
| 2 | He sat for more than an hour alone before dragging himself to the room , shutting the doors loudly behind him as he went . |
| 3 | The ultimate accolade caps a dramatic rise for Platt who was rejected by Manchester United before establishing himself in the game with Crewe , then joining Taylor at Aston Villa and then going onto Juventus via Bari . |
| 4 | After an algorithm has been selected , it is wise to ensure that it will be successful before using it in a program . |
| 5 | Use a spirit level to ensure that the glazed sheet is horizontal before fixing it to the barge board with stainless steel screws 300mm apart . |