Example sentences of "for a [noun] before " in BNC.
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| 1 | Hatch straightened up from the plant box , and surveyed his handiwork for a second before looking at Cowley and saying , ‘ Maiden Lane or Memory Lane ? |
| 2 | He hung there for a second before slithering sideways , and as he slipped towards the ground the seladang hooked blindly at his body , knocking it this way and that , until one of its long horns caught and held . |
| 3 | It was a young couple , who both looked at him for a second before driving on . |
| 4 | Then he allowed the body to drop to the floor , watching it twitch for a second before stepping back into the shadows from which he 'd emerged . |
| 5 | Rogers was hard behind him but he undershot and came in shallowly , and only touched the Lewis lever for a second before veering away . |
| 6 | ‘ You 've never implored in your life , ’ Ruth murmured , resting her wet head on his shirt for a second before pulling away and perching on the edge of the lounger . |
| 7 | Ironically , it happened when a party was staying at the Salvation Army Sailors ' Hostel for a fortnight before going on to Dovercourt , at the kind invitation of Major and Mrs Parker . |
| 8 | Call the dog to you , and encourage it to walk with you for a distance before repeating the process . |
| 9 | This overnight crossing is ideal : ships sail at 6 pm , allowing time for a drink before dinner , a visit to the cinema , disco or gambling tables afterwards , then a night 's sleep , and breakfast before disembarkation at eight the next morning . |
| 10 | The ‘ Palace Bar ’ is warm and welcoming with an atmosphere all of its own , ideal for a drink before dinner . |
| 11 | ‘ Time for a drink before lunch , Pat ? ’ |
| 12 | My brother and I are having a few people in for a drink before lunch on Sunday . |
| 13 | The squadron had gathered in the ante-room to the dining-room for a drink before lunch . |
| 14 | He watched the girl for a minute before calling to her to bring their heading a little to port . |
| 15 | Scott pulled the Beretta from its shoulder holster and handed it to Hitch , who held the weapon for a minute before returning it to its rightful owner . |
| 16 | Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for a minute before adding the cooked onion , extra oil and chopped olives . |
| 17 | The Colorado-based Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund , which finances the centre , says it will wait for a ceasefire before attempting to resume research at Karisoke . |
| 18 | She hesitated for a split-second before lifting the receiver . |
| 19 | During November former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher had repeatedly called for a referendum before the UK agreed to join moves to introduce a single currency , and the debate further highlighted the divisions within the Conservative Party in its approach to Europe , although Thatcher after the summit reportedly professed herself to be impressed by Major 's performance there . |
| 20 | Eila had left her native Finland for a holiday before starting a nursing course . |
| 21 | Afterwards , with her foursome , she changed into her swim suit and went for a bathe before lunch . |
| 22 | The following morning , Connor went out for a stroll before breakfast . |
| 23 | ‘ Then I do n't think I 'll venture out for a stroll before bedtime . ’ |
| 24 | Each call sent out by a client has to wait for a response before another is sent . |
| 25 | Each call sent out by a client has to wait for a response before another is sent . |
| 26 | The Nazis are the most notorious , but the United States also instituted eugenic programmes for a while before WWII . |
| 27 | 11.01am : Pavement feels softer than usual , so I lie for a while before crawling to the ‘ Suck and Syphon ’ , Editor 's favourite pub . |
| 28 | It is well worth covering your design with some glass and then carefully putting it to one side for a while before returning to it later . |
| 29 | He stayed outside for a while before being ordered back inside his caravan by the soldiers . |
| 30 | When the bike 's owner , replete in heavy leather jacket appeared , Agassi chatted with him for a while before offering to buy the bike for £9,000 . |