Sentence examples for before I answer from inspiring English sources

But, before I answer, may I ask you something?

M: Before I answer the question, a quick note on form.

"You need to explain the kind of program you are running before I answer the question".

And before I answer it, I would like to make one thing clear.

But before I answer your question, I'd like to steer you towards a different way of working.

How bad is this financial crisis? A. Let me get the cry over with before I answer.

As I mentioned before, I answered a few questions on OkCupid truthfully: Yes, I would date someone in an open relationship.

And also to breathe more deeply before I answered things.

"Why are none of the women I know, including me, able to finish any of your novels?" I tried not to let too much time pass before I answered.

I had to count to three before I answered.

I thought for a moment about this lovely gesture of comfort before I answered, "No Kendall, I really don't know what you're going through".