Example sentences of "[noun] before [verb] the [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Weaver had practised his right-hand script before scrawling the first note to Jack Stone . |
| 2 | It comes as no coincidence that Juan , who first pioneered electro in the early '80s as part of Cybertron before making the first Detroit records on Model 500 , took his hiatus from the arena when it had become an overcrowded circus . |
| 3 | Remove the plumbline from the last bracket before fitting the last length , but fix it temporarily to the inside of the gutter ( with something like plasticine ) to provide a guide for the downpipe . |
| 4 | Just as thrilling but achieved in a much more orderly fashion , was Sweden 's remarkable escape against Canada in Vancouver , ( see special report on page 25 ) , where not only was Stefan Edberg , the world number one at the time , beaten by the little known , 237th ranked Daniel Nestor on the opening day but Magnus Gustafsson also had to save two match points against the Canadian hero before winning the fifth and decisive rubber from two sets to one down . |
| 5 | This will probably best be done by your clearing with us beforehand the person whom you intend to subcontract but this would in no circumstances limit our right to make overall judgements on the acceptability of the scripts before making the second payment . |
| 6 | This will probably best be done by your clearing with us beforehand the person whom you intend to subcontract but this would in no circumstances limit our right to make overall judgements on the acceptability of the scripts before making the second payment . |
| 7 | She stopped for a moment and took a deep breath before checking the next crate . |
| 8 | ‘ I 've still to make my mind up , ’ said Murray , who runs in a special 2,000 metres race in next Saturday 's TSB Invitation meeting in Birmingham before leaving the next day for three road races in California ; a 5K , 10K and 5K . |
| 9 | Check the size before making the second cut . |
| 10 | After conceding two quick strikes , Clark fouled off four pitches in a row before blasting the next into centre field . |
| 11 | As the second ball peaks , throw the final ball from your right hand before catching the second ball in your right hand . |
| 12 | Students want a rapid return of tests for three reasons : they like to feel that they are not being neglected and that correcting their work is considered important by the tutors ; they want to see the result of their attempts while they are still fresh from their memories and they need to see the results of tests before attempting the next one , since tutors may well make comments which will help them to improve . |
| 13 | In practice this sequence would need to be expanded to include performing any specified address modification , and checking for pending interrupts before accessing the next instruction . |
| 14 | Our beamy Bénéteau made a lot of noise as she slammed down into the troughs before climbing the next steep wave . |
| 15 | Leave yourself time to regain energy before starting the second part of the exercise . |
| 16 | Beyond Slate Mill , the Chelt weaves its way unhindered for a few miles before reaching the last mill on its course , the little corn one at Norton . |
| 17 | Knowing my partner 's dislike of traverses I laced it with gear — but inserted that final , final nut before making the last heave to safety . |