Example sentences of "before taking the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thorfinn said , ‘ Now that we all know one another , perhaps we should sit down ? ’ and pulled out a stool at one end of the table for Earl Siward , as a host might , before taking the other end himself . |
| 2 | At the same time , a nasty backward glance , a creeping suspicion suggested a consultation with Anderson might have been a wise idea before taking the practical action that had ended in such discouraging disaster … |
| 3 | But Hall began to dominate , leading 6-0 and then 9-4 before taking the second game to level the match . |
| 4 | But Hall began to dominate , leading 6-0 and then 9-4 before taking the second game . |
| 5 | Another free day before taking the overnight train to Cairo . |
| 6 | The Penyfford youngster dropped the opening set 6–1 to Adam Elliott of Prestatyn but squared the match at 6–3 before taking the competitive decider 6–4 . |
| 7 | Very careful thought is needed , though , before taking the big step of spending a large sum of money to purchase a regular income , for there can be snags , and it is wise to get quotations from several of the major insurance companies , and the advice of a solicitor , before proceeding . |