Example sentences of "but before [pron] had " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Court of Aldermen investigated these allegations , but before they had finished them they received a grovelling letter from the keeper of Whitecross Street Gaol tendering his resignation . |
| 2 | But before they had reached the back gate a few drops of rain had already plopped warningly on their heads . |
| 3 | But before they had reached the doorway she hesitated and halted . |
| 4 | We sat down to knit , but before we had settled there was a loud knock on the door . |
| 5 | I put out my tongue and Frankie did likewise , but before we had got out she said , ‘ You can tell your mother and father that I shall be calling at the usual time on Saturday . |
| 6 | But before I had finished this wearisome task , the cheque arrived out of the blue . |
| 7 | I heard a voice say , I then realised that the voice was mine , but before I had chance to retract the offer the JM publicity machine had roared into action and there were posters advertising the ride in every office . |
| 8 | He had played the first round , but before he had a chance even to hit a ball in the second he was out of the pre-qualifier , suffering from injuries he had received in a car accident with his caddie . |
| 9 | But before he had reached the door Hari had called to him , following him to the door . |
| 10 | When he had graduated , but before he had established a practice , he would return to Dublin and retrace his mother 's steps . |
| 11 | But before he had completed his swing the boy fearfully withdrew his arm and the cane rapped harmlessly on the floor . |
| 12 | But before he had seen the script , Ken changed his mind , he did n't want to do it . |
| 13 | He put the television on to watch a news programme , but before it had started , the telephone at his elbow rang . |
| 14 | But before she had covered a quarter of the distance she began to complain about the light , high-heeled shoes she was wearing . |
| 15 | Constance wanted to shout , ‘ How dare you touch my husband ? ’ but before she had time to react they were joined by Pino . |
| 16 | Ronni suspected he probably would n't , but before she had time to answer Guido elaborated , ‘ But little wonder . |
| 17 | She took a deep breath but before she had the chance to speak someone tapped on the door and a dark , bearded man appeared . |
| 18 | She thought the remark was odd but before she had a chance to query it the attendant 's phone rang and as he disappeared Rachel went on to the changing-rooms . |
| 19 | Rachel smiled and searched her memory to ask something about one of his latest records , but before she had the chance to say anything Belinda said , ‘ Is David your boyfriend ? ’ |
| 20 | She blinked and swallowed but before she had time to say more Danny suddenly pushed his way through the crowd , dragging Jimmy behind him . |