Example sentences of "before [v-ing] [pron] [art] " in BNC.

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1 This will no doubt be welcome , but before accepting it the company should be sure that it is aware of all the consequences of doing so and can handle them .
2 This will no doubt be welcome , but before accepting it the company should be sure that it is aware of all the consequences of doing so and can handle them .
3 If you 're unsure of the kinds of things they sell or simply want to know more about the kind of service they provide , give them a call before paying them a visit .
4 Collinson had told John Bartram to consult this work in the library before sending him a personal copy in 1737 and two years later wrote to the American collector :
5 A very famous Yoga teacher from India came to England and , after observing many Yoga classes , asked the instructor why it was that he did not first teach his students to sit , stand and walk with balance and coordination before teaching them the more complicated postures .
6 He coughed a little nervously , before giving her a last look .
7 Once you 've finished with the Steamatic , allow your carpets to dry for 1–2 hours before giving them a good vacuum to remove any remaining dirt particles .
8 Certainly , West Ham must be choking on what they said before giving him a free transfer in the spring of last year .
9 Harvey said , ‘ Yes , ’ very briefly , and handed it over before giving him the little 6.35-mm .
10 Misha Glenny takes us through the historical background to the war , before giving us a more detailed account of the political manoeuvring and stirring from August 1990 to May 1992 .
11 Officer Marco Pisano , 30 , gave Simone Predico , 22 , the kiss of life before handing him a ticket in the Italian town of Lodi .
12 I nodded and he turned back to mutter something into his talkback before handing me the mike , taking my hand and leading me to the stage .
13 He assured me they never put dogs down and they would try to help her build up trust in humans again before finding her a home .
14 And he must be mad to want to shunt him into the sidings before throwing him an England shirt again .
15 ‘ So , he waited till you were here before telling you the whole story . ’
16 Here the A.87 goes forward into Glen Shiel , heading for places south , but before following it a detour to Glenelg and Loch Hourn is strongly recommended .
17 Knowing what Edmund has done to his real father might have given Cornwall pause before proclaiming himself the next one .
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