Example sentences of "but before [art] [noun sg] [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Interest has been shown already , but before a decision can be taken to invest Society funds , we would ask all QTs to take a straw poll in their classes to establish interest . |
| 2 | ‘ But before the payment could be made the owner of The Mail on Sunday , Lord Rothermere , issued a directive that no money should be paid to criminals or their families . |
| 3 | A fund was set up for its restoration , but before the work could even be started the campanile collapsed . |
| 4 | But before the alliance could be cemented a number of problems had to be resolved , not least of which was residual opposition within the society to its recent shift in direction . |
| 5 | A site was sought for a garage , but before the matter could be taken further , there came news of a possible change in control of the company and things were left in abeyance for the time being . |
| 6 | Paul gave his name ; but before the maid could carry out any instructions , two women swept into the hall , the elder saying in a high English voice . |
| 7 | But before the notebook could begin its return journey Luke Hunter 's mocking tones cut in again . |
| 8 | But before the book could hit the creature , it dropped off the rope and landed on the floor . |
| 9 | But before the meeting could commence a group of young demonstrators attempted to break through the police lines to get at the counter-demonstrators , who were jeering , shouting slogans and singing party songs . |
| 10 | Aims are necessary starting points , but before the teacher can begin to provide learning experiences further refinement is necessary . |