Example sentences of "before [v-ing] [adv prt] at the " in BNC.
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| 1 | It rises steadily to a height of almost 600 feet above the loch before levelling out at the top of a headland ; cars may be parked here and a short stroll reveals an extensive panorama of exquisite beauty without a discordant note . |
| 2 | Howard went on to introduce his staff and patients , before ending up at the Doctor and Ace . |
| 3 | Slide both thumbs apart and , when you reach the temples , finish with a little circular flourish before gliding off at the hairline ( see Fig. 13 ) . |
| 4 | For a few seconds Luce sat staring at the closed door , trying to make sense of this latest development , before looking down at the tray . |
| 5 | Luke shrugged eloquently , his eyes like dark , dreamy pools of liquid as he favoured Fran with a lingering look before looking back at the older woman . |
| 6 | So these dare devils have got 6 months to dry out before diving in at the deep end once again . |
| 7 | As controller of the Audit Commission before taking over at the helm of the CBI last year , Mr Davies said he had first had experience of the Government 's approach to industry and commerce . |