Example sentences of "before [pers pn] set [adv prt] on " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ It wo n't be long before I set out on my expedition and I do n't think he 'll be fit to run away from me . ’ |
2 | Their lack of routine means you can often encourage them to feed when you want them to — such as just before you set off on an outing . |
3 | ‘ The marshal , ’ complained one of his officers even before they set out on the futile march to Carlisle , ‘ is infirm and peevish … both in body and mind , forgetful , irresolute and perplext . ’ |
4 | Many of the farmer 's wives came in for a mug of tea and perhaps a piece of cake before they set off on the long drive for home . |
5 | Without the dehumidifier the crew would often be cold and wet even before they set off on a mission . |