Example sentences of "before setting [adv] [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | But in August , just before setting off for a month in Switzerland , he still hoped to have finished a draft of the third act by the end of the year . |
| 2 | Why is it important to vent the fuel tank before setting off on a boat dive ? |
| 3 | Before setting off on a coastal paddle it is important to check the charts for military ranges , amongst other dangers . |
| 4 | After a couple of moves I gained the crest of this and draped a big sling over its tip before setting off on a journey of discovery down the other side of the offending obstacle . |
| 5 | Normally , the visitors gather together to meet PLC directors briefly before setting off on a guided tour . |
| 6 | Pat will ‘ kick off ’ proceedings on the day at 1.15pm when he launches 1 , balloons before setting off on a fun walk with everyone who has come along . |
| 7 | The FT-SE share index was down 31.7 points before setting out on a steady recovery , closing 4.1 points down at 2,277.5 . |
| 8 | For this reason it is absolutely vital before setting out on a journey of this type , to plan as far as possible for this eventuality . |