Example sentences of "before [pers pn] can [verb] [pron] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I run into the arms of Andy 's parents walking with the dogs near the ornamental ponds and it seems like an age before I can tell them what 's happened because my voice wo n't work and I can see the fear in their eyes and they 're asking , ‘ Where is Andrew ? |
| 2 | How many more times will it take before I can convince you I have n't seen or heard anything remotely suspicious ? ’ |
| 3 | I s'pose now we has to put up with young Doctor Lovell dashing in and out again before you can tell him what ails you . ’ |
| 4 | Because you might they might say before you can do anything you 've got ta give them this fourteen days notice . |
| 5 | You need to know your enemy before you can make it your friend and yes , fear can become your friend . |
| 6 | ‘ I hope John does n't hear about the bombing , or our Eileen or Joe before we can tell them we 're all safe , ’ Anne said . |