Example sentences of "before she could [vb infin] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Before she could offer a word in response , he had tilted her head back . |
| 2 | Celia said , before she could put a brake on her tongue : ‘ You really think Ivor 's dead ? ’ |
| 3 | Before she could utter a word , however , he suddenly slid his hand down to hers and raised it to the candlelight . |
| 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 . |
| 7 | 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 . |
| 8 | 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 . |
| 9 | Luke was on his feet and in front of her before she could take a step towards the doors . |
| 10 | Before she could find a rejoinder to what , despite the smile , she felt sure was a snide remark he went on , ‘ If you 're ready to leave now I 'll take you back to your hotel . ’ |