Example sentences of "a few days before the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 But a few days before the squad was chosen , Rob Saunders , of London Irish , who had just changed jobs , informed Fitzgerald that he would have to change his mind and refuse the invitation .
2 William , who has been on invalidity benefit since the accident , accepted a settlement of £70,000 a few days before the case started .
3 In toads , for instance , the males sit on the backs of females for a few days before the female lays her eggs .
4 I heard that she was widowed a few days before the baby was born .
5 Just a few days before the festival begins , they 're adding the final touches to the stage .
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