Example sentences of "before i [modal v] stop [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I could have just walked past him in silence , but something made me turn and say quickly , before I could stop myself , ‘ Thank you , Mr Rochester , for your great kindness . |
| 2 | ‘ I could always ask a policeman , ’ I said before I could stop myself . |
| 3 | ‘ Then , before I could stop her she got my father out of bed and told him the whole thing . |
| 4 | Before I could stop him . |
| 5 | ‘ Just picked up my yoghurt and cucumber sandwich and ate it before I could stop him . |
| 6 | He picked himself up , roaring with rage , and , before I could stop him , whipped out his dagger and gave Master Ferrebourg a nasty gash across his chest whilst lifting the purse from his belt . |
| 7 | before I could stop him , he 'd bought his ! |
| 8 | The words rushed out before I could stop them . |