Sentence examples for before deciding to run from inspiring English sources

She hesitated, spending 10 hours in meditation at a convent near Manila before deciding to run.

Smith acknowledged that he failed to see Kellen Winslow downfield before deciding to run on that 10-yard scamper.

Guy said he had discussed the decision with his colleagues and family before deciding to run in Thursday's ballot.

Mr. Spitzer said he had not conducted any polling before deciding to run based on his gut reading of ordinary New Yorkers.

He avoided taking up golf for far longer than most executives do, and began playing only shortly before deciding to run for public office, in his late fifties.

The former mayor is using a provision of federal election law that allows people exploring a candidacy to "test the waters" before deciding to run for federal office.

Mr. Kerry tried to show more anima than Mr. Bush by talking about the strong moral compass provided by his wife and daughters and throwing in a sentimental tribute to his late mom: "And just before I was deciding to run and she was in the hospital, and I went in to talk to her and tell her what I was thinking of doing.

In the spring of 2015, before I decided to run for President, two things were clear to me.

Before he decided to run, Mr. Hollister even donated $200 to Ms. Whitmer's campaign.

Before I decided to run I -- I had to resolve two issues in my mind.

"I did not vet my pastor before I decided to run for the presidency," Obama said.