Example sentences of "[noun] before putting " in BNC.
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| 1 | He then returned to the bedroom and carefully folded his socks , underwear , jeans and other casual wear before putting them in a drawer by the bed . |
| 2 | Some people like to put a small dab of water-based lubricant on the tip of their penis before putting on the condom , to increase sensitivity . |
| 3 | But remember to unplug all the tank 's electrical equipment before putting your hands into the water . |
| 4 | For some reason she found what she had just said enormously funny , and exploded into the phone with a fruity laugh before putting down her receiver . |
| 5 | They 're restoring seventy-five thousand wills before putting them on microfilm . |
| 6 | Scrub or scrape the skins of early potatoes before putting them into lightly salted boiling water and cooking until just tender . |
| 7 | But I 'd want to consult the giant advisory committee before putting that into print . |
| 8 | That surprised him , and he paused a moment before putting back the sheet . |
| 9 | Regimes incorporating anthelmintic control recommend treatment of sows and gilts 1-2 weeks before putting to the boar , and again 1-2 weeks before farrowing . |
| 10 | Let me breathe then , ’ she laughed , giving him a big hug before putting him to the floor . |
| 11 | The first lady nodded and went on nodding for several seconds in quiet contemplation before putting two further questions to him concerning European regional incentives , Government grants and subsidies and their cost distorting influence on investment location decisions . |
| 12 | Pascoe peered at the drink before putting the glass to his lips , as if drinking it at all was a risky thing . |
| 13 | Parties were regarded as governing coalitions that " aggregated " interests and policies before putting up candidates at elections with a view to winning and actually undertaking the direct government of the country . |
| 14 | As her temperature was raised ( 37.8 C ) and her mouth felt dry , Julie 's mother helped her to sponge her hands and face and clean her teeth before putting an operation gown on . |
| 15 | Consult your accommodation office for further help with individual contracts before putting your signature to them . |
| 16 | When he still made no move to accept Cohen 's offer , Joshua put the package on the tea-chest , held up his sandwich and uttered a short Hebrew prayer before putting it to his mouth . |
| 17 | He gave her a pained look before putting on his hat and walking out . |
| 18 | He put on his glasses and read through the instructions several times before putting a pile of coins on top of the box and dialling . |
| 19 | The pond must be carefully scrubbed and rinsed several times before putting the fish back . |
| 20 | Quarter the canvas and absorb all the details before putting it together again . ’ |
| 21 | So , for perfect results , reduce everything to the lowest common denominator before putting it into the press . |
| 22 | Her father took a silver case from his pocket and withdrew a cigarette , which he tapped on a thumbnail before putting it in his mouth and lighting it . |
| 23 | The carrier who , after making reasonable enquiries on the matter , wishes to sell the goods , should consider taking legal advice before putting in hand the sale . |
| 24 | It 's getting dark , so you turn the pink pastel vertical blinds closed and pull the curtains before putting on the lights . |
| 25 | Always hang out clothes that have been dry-cleaned to air before putting them back in your wardrobe . |
| 26 | He examined them carefully for signs of mildew before putting them on . |
| 27 | The programme costs about £50 and with it comes a handbook , that includes etiquette tips like chopping up food into a sensible size before putting into your mouth . |
| 28 | Untiring zeal on the part of the mother or nurse is the only cure ; it may be necessary to put the legs in splints before putting the child to bed . |
| 29 | The cunning thief reached through a cat-flap to unlock the back door before putting the snib on the front door lock and ransacking the house . |
| 30 | As for Hunter Square , there is no way one can design that space before putting the Tron Kirk to an appropriate re-use . |