Example sentences of "even before [pron] [vb base] the " in BNC.

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1 I ease a few points ahead , Martin puts in a break of 12 , I confidently reply with one of 13 , and even before we reach the colours Martin is beginning to display the McEnroic aspect of his game that always encourages opponents .
2 All of these aspects of the production of the text affect its meaning , both from the point of view of the author 's intention and of the most probable interpretation , even before we consider the wider social situations in which it may be encountered .
3 Even before you understand the words of a text you could play it sometimes for the sake of the intonation , as mentioned in ch. 2.1.1. of this book under the heading of LISTENING .
4 Even before you begin the diet , notice how fast you eat , and slow down .
5 Sometimes I can hear Elizabeth smile , even before I hear the smile changing the shape of her voice .
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