Example sentences of "[vb past] [prep] [art] [det] [noun pl] before " in BNC.
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| 1 | Inspired by the arrival of The Beatles to play the guitar , he bought a cheap Harmony electric and a Kalamazoo amp and dabbled for a few years before joining a high school covers band , playing soul , rock and a good deal of Hendrix . |
| 2 | And there it teetered for a few seconds before finally toppling over and falling with a sharp tinkle on to the desk-top . |
| 3 | The Collector sat on his heels by the edge of the pit and watched for a few minutes before continuing on his way . |
| 4 | Ninety six male patients admitted to four surgical wards for elective repair of inguinal hernias under general anaesthesia were interviewed in hospital on the day before surgery and asked to complete two self evaluation questionnaires : a screen for pre-existing anxiety or depressive states using the hospital anxiety and depression scale ( HADS ) , in which patients were asked to score answers based on how they generally felt over the few weeks before admission , and an assessment of their current state of anxiety ( Spielberger STAI-X1 ) . |
| 5 | He paused for a few seconds before proceeding . |
| 6 | Marlene waited for a few minutes before calling softly to Keith , |
| 7 | She showered and shampooed her short dark hair , combing it into its neat bob , then she made toast and coffee and sat for a few minutes before her kitchen window which enjoyed the same view as her bedroom . |
| 8 | He looked expectantly at Sarah , but she sat for a few seconds before speaking . |