Example sentences of "[conj] before she could [verb] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fabia got out , then found that before she could say a word , Ven was escorting her inside the hotel and waiting with her while she collected her room key . |
| 2 | She felt his arms snake round her waist and before she could gain a purchase on the yielding upholstery he had pulled her close to his side . |
| 3 | A movement caught her eye as she stepped back out onto the pavement but before she could react a black youth shot past her on rollerskates , snatching the bag out of her hand . |
| 4 | But before she could say a word that 'un came rushin' in . ’ |
| 5 | She had to call on acting powers she 'd never known she possessed to face Marianne calmly , but before she could say a word there was a knock on the door and Josh 's friendly , bearded face appeared . |
| 6 | Sophie gasped with pleasure , but before she could say a word , Helen laughed . |