Example sentences of "before committing themselves [prep] " in BNC.

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1 In an agricultural project farmers have to understand the potential benefits of the inputs ( say , fertiliser and seed ) financed by the project , to find them relevant , and to be sure that their produce will find a market , before committing themselves to participation .
2 Those on the brink of buying are mostly waiting until the election is out of the way before committing themselves to a new house , but City financier Christopher Moran thinks they are all wrong .
3 Indeed , the whole exercise is circular , since ‘ most banks would wish to review the audited accounts before committing themselves to renewing on demand facilities ’ .
4 Michael Coogan of the Building Societies Association Legal Department says : ‘ The Government wants mortgage lenders to emphasise to borrowers that they think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan . ’
5 In particular , it enabled the practices to gain experience and confidence in setting up computer systems and staffing arrangements before committing themselves to fundholding .
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