Example sentences of "[noun pl] before [verb] [prep] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Tomorrow they 'll be free to roam Fantasyland , Adventureland and all the other Lands and try the attractions before gathering for the big gala in the evening . |
| 2 | Many of these occur in the Cambrian — it is as if the echinoderms tried out various designs before settling for the successful models that mostly survive today . |
| 3 | In any event , Heinz was off work for two months before embarking on a steady descent of menial jobs , ending up as a kitchen cleaner . |
| 4 | He intended to stay six months before returning to the secure family practice . |
| 5 | Those over forty should build up slowly over several months before arriving at a suggested target of half an hour three times a week of vigorous exercise , which can include dancing , squash , tennis , running , or energetic swimming . |
| 6 | You will in fact find any shade will look acceptable so experiment with different combinations before embarking on an actual garment . |
| 7 | Some were immediately picked up by the demons , whilst others managed again and again to risk their lives before falling to the persistent attacks of the creatures from hell . |
| 8 | The American sat there , mouthed a few more obscenities before sinking into a deep sulk as he nursed his hurt pride . |
| 9 | They grabbed trays of rings and brooches before escaping in a stolen car . |
| 10 | Second time around was more impressive with the Swilers overwhelmed 61–7 as outside-half Gareth Rees provided four tries and eight conversions before returning for a second season of club rugby in France . |
| 11 | Frederick , who is developing a sideline in composing , plans to stay at school until after A-levels before going to a musical academy . |
| 12 | I had to stay in prison for a couple of weeks before going to an approved school in Hayes , Middlesex . ’ |
| 13 | Tony Knight , who worked at BT as an electronics engineer for 23 years before opting for the academic life at Henley Management College , says that BT middle managers have attended his courses uncertain of whether they would have a job to go back to . |
| 14 | We shall first have to look at this ‘ historical ’ side of things before turning to the positive ‘ rhetorical ’ side of their work . |
| 15 | SUEDE 's past has come back to haunt them in the form of a former business associate with whom they had dealings before signing to the Nude label . |
| 16 | If your lounge is equipped with batteries of spot-lamps and other sophisticated facilities , you could spend an hour or so trying out all kinds of variations before arriving at the best effect . |
| 17 | The Blancs , who have lived in the cottage seven years , spent a long time looking at many ranges before deciding on the white Miele kitchen with its terracotta trim . |
| 18 | There were a range of meetings , some private meetings with district councils when they 've given the opportunity to discuss issues erm themselves , and quite clearly our members did in fact look at a whole range of projections before coming to a final view . |
| 19 | The soldiers , laden with packs , had arrived in trucks , and at-the-double feet quickly formed into orderly ranks before disappearing into the unlit interiors of a dozen carriages . |
| 20 | Then spring again , and with the greening of the land the creature gave birth to birds before waiting in the deepest thicket for the call of the Men who were hunting and gathering from the forest . |
| 21 | running from care : over half the 179 youngsters who had run from care were persistent absconders and had already run away at least five times before going to the safe house . |
| 22 | Choice of equipment is vital and it is better for a beginner not to buy his clubs before going to a professional for his lessons . |
| 23 | I had arranged to meet Howard Imber , the writer , for a script conference over dinner at 8 , and fell on to the bed intending to rest for ten minutes before reading through the thick camera script . |
| 24 | But captain Graham Gooch waited almost 60 hours before phoning with the bad news at 9.30 yesterday morning . |
| 25 | People remove watches , jewellery and chains before venturing into the menacing streets . |
| 26 | The 73-year-old spinster , who worked for three generations of the same family for 56 years , was dragged 30 yards before falling under the giant wheels . |
| 27 | The narrow road , complete with alarming hairpin bends , wound its way over the mountains giving breathtaking views of lakes , fjords and waterfalls before descending into the fruit-growing region of the Hardanger Fjord . |
| 28 | Daring skiers used the 60ft ramp to make airborne acrobatic leaps before landing on a giant air-bag at the bottom of the slope . |
| 29 | If liked , fill the cavity with little sweets before placing on the final triangle . |
| 30 | Make a point of visiting friends with children before starting at the mother-and-toddler group , so she has a chance to widen her circle before meeting more children and being overwhelmed . |