Example sentences of "before [v-ing] for [art] " in BNC.
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| 31 | The right hand side of this equation is known as the net marginal revenue , the net increase in wealth before accounting for the transfer-in price . |
| 32 | As such , they enjoyed success early on with the ballad , ‘ Pictures Of Matchstick Men ’ , before opting for the chord-challenged sound — so beloved of their followers — which is typified by such seminal lieder as ‘ Caroline ’ , ‘ Down Down ’ , ‘ Whatever You Want' ’ and ‘ Rockin' All Over The World ’ . |
| 33 | Tony Knight , who worked at BT as an electronics engineer for 23 years before opting for the academic life at Henley Management College , says that BT middle managers have attended his courses uncertain of whether they would have a job to go back to . |
| 34 | As you know , you do a half halt before asking for a transition , because it 's more polite than shouting ‘ Oi ! ’ , but Skipper seemed to forget about the legs bit and would go into whatever pace was faster than the one he had been doing . |
| 35 | ‘ You do a half halt before asking for a transition because it 's more polite than shouting ‘ Oi ! ’ |
| 36 | Noel Birch , 37 , was also ordered to spend 60 days on an alcohol education programme , and to take a driving test before reapplying for a licence . |
| 37 | Off then for a drive around the edges of Constable country where the scenery was very impressive , before stopping for a welcome cup of tea before the return journey home . |
| 38 | Before reaching for a celebratory pack of full-fat peanuts , a question strikes me : perhaps my level is too low ? |
| 39 | He closed the door before reaching for the light switch . |
| 40 | Politicians should hesitate before reaching for the handy ‘ blame television ’ solution . |
| 41 | Catch crops are usually sown in late summer or early autumn immediately after harvest , for grazing in early winter and again in the spring before ploughing for the next main crop . |
| 42 | He provides the guided tour of the ground First Division facilities , Northern League friendliness before adjourning for a couple of halves in a town centre pub called the Black Adder , run by former Ipswich star Alan Brazil . |
| 43 | She removed the girl 's hand from her arm rather ostentatiously before making for the door , but she was n't allowed to get away with it . |
| 44 | They waved across before making for an empty table in the far corner . |
| 45 | At five o'clock precisely , it was time for Dame Edna to catnap before changing for the evening for some glittering social round . |
| 46 | After an admirable talk by Geoffrey in the morning , we were all given the afternoon off before reassembling for a hula-hula party in the evening ( when off duty , staid Scottish lawyers are inclined to let their hair down even further than their English counterparts ) . |
| 47 | I suggested that it might be worth using a barrier method of contraception , such as the cap or the sheath , for a couple of months before trying for a baby . |
| 48 | I 've been told I should wait three months before trying for a baby again — but why is this advice given ? |
| 49 | Many of these occur in the Cambrian — it is as if the echinoderms tried out various designs before settling for the successful models that mostly survive today . |
| 50 | Manager Trevor Francis sealed the deal before leaving for a family holiday in Florida . |
| 51 | In the afternoons , she must always be home at 4.30 — so that the carer can take her to the lavatory before leaving for the day . |
| 52 | The former England midfielder , who is expected to be player-coach , said before leaving for the talks : ‘ I would be happy to come back north and it will be great to be working with Howard again . ’ |
| 53 | Before leaving for the crusade , Barbarossa had installed his son Henry as regent and upon hearing the news of his father 's death , Henry succeeded to the imperial throne . |
| 54 | Just a few days before the launch the original pilot , Ken Mattingy , had been exposed to German measles and was found to have no immunity , He was replaced by his backup , Jack Swigert , who managed just two days prime-crew training before leaving for the Moon ! |
| 55 | Before leaving for the Far East , Lady Thatcher dined at Claridge 's with Charles Price , the former US Ambassador to London . |
| 56 | A walkway is also to be constructed around the centre , passing Helen 's Tower in Clandeboye Estate , the last landmark the troops saw before leaving for the Somme . |
| 57 | The only horrible memory of the nineteen fifties that even today makes me wince was that teaspoonful of cod liver oil followed by the concentrated orange juice that was spooned on us before leaving for the school in the morning and off you went with your flask of tea and your sandwiches in your school bag . |
| 58 | Oxygen masks were necessary and Carter had picked off Joseph 's face before leaving for the stair . |
| 59 | If you have a cordless gas-powered hot brush , check the manufacturer 's instructions before packing for a holiday . |
| 60 | Michaelmas daisies , which flower as late as October , are a good source of nectar for peacocks and tortoiseshells that need to build themselves up before hibernating for the winter . |