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 . |