Sentence examples for before attempting to check from inspiring English sources

Make sure the dishwasher is cooled before attempting to check the drain valve.

Check your clothing before attempting to hold the person close to you to reassure them.

Have you ever attempted to check references before hiring, and run into a brick wall with the former employer giving you only name, title, and date of employment?

By contrast, Andy Carvin, a social-media strategist at NPR who has become known for this monitoring of Twitter during the Arab spring, does not attempt to check the accuracy of every tweet before publishing it.

Windows will attempt to check your network connectivity.

But while the snow and ice remains, passengers are being advised to check before attempting to travel.

Always check the care instructions before attempting to clean faux leather.

Always check to make sure the derailleur hanger (where the derailleur attached to the frame) is not bent, as it must be bent back before attempting to adjust it the derailleur.

I won't attempt to check-off any of these.

Before attempting to water the plant again, check to see that the top inch of soil has dried thoroughly first.

Remember to check state law before attempting to bake brownies.