Example sentences of "just before [v-ing] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fortunately there proved to be a hidden foothold right at the base , which I hit just before dropping into space . |
| 2 | Crush a sugar lump and add it to the brandy in which the raisins were soaked ; warm the mixture , set it alight and drizzle it over the pudding just before bringing to table . |
| 3 | If so , you need a winding-down time just before going to bed . |
| 4 | Ensure that you have some physical exercise during the day — although not just before going to bed or your heart/pulse rate will increase and you will find sleeping even more difficult . |
| 5 | For years she 'd sympathised hugely with those performers who 'd become stricken with nerves just before going on stage — she even knew one world-famous name who regularly had to rush back to the dressing-room from the wings to be ill . |
| 6 | But it was sold to Tranwood Consortium late last year for just £1.6 million , just before going into receivership . |