Example sentences of "before [verb] it on the " in BNC.
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1 | She removed his wet topcoat , and gave it a shake before hanging it on the hall-stand . |
2 | It is a skilled exercise which needs careful instruction and supervision before attempting it on the approach with full airbrake . |
3 | He drew on it , then took it out of his mouth and nipped the end off before dropping it on the floor . |
4 | After crouching by it for several minutes , sifting through the contents , he uttered a triumphant ‘ Aha ! ’ and pulled out a large framed photograph , from which he blew a cloud of dust before placing it on the desk and inviting Harry to look at it . |
5 | And he rattled a cornflake packet before setting it on the table nearest the door . |