Example sentences of "[adv] be [vb pp] before a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , the Attorney-General warned your Lordships that , even if reference in this case to Parliamentary materials did not infringe article 9 , the House of Commons might take the view the House enjoyed some wider privilege which we would be infringing and might well regret that its views on the point had not been sought before a decision was reached by your Lordships . |
| 2 | Mr McFarlane said a ‘ temporary ’ jetty , built to allow large pieces of plant to be delivered to the site , would not be dismantled before a decision was made on the C station . |
| 3 | Discussion will usually be allowed before a motion is proposed , although the formal ruling is the safest course for the Chairman to adopt . |
| 4 | Although the client 's permission will always be sought before a trainee sits in , many clients may feel unable to refuse , even though they are certain that they will be uncomfortable with a third party present . |
| 5 | Three quarters said they had n't been consulted before a caution was given , and sixty two percent of our sample thought offenders should only be entitled to one caution no matter whether the crime was committed by an adult or juvenile . |
| 6 | It should n't be confused with formula milk , which is breast milk substitute , and never be given before a baby is six months old . |