Sentence examples for before having been from inspiring English sources

Mr. Greenblatt has worked in premium cable before, having been in charge of entertainment at Showtime during its "Dexter" and "Weeds" period, from 2003 to 2010.

Although I'd seen icebergs before, having been to the Arctic many times, I'd never had the chance to view one from above.

Hagelin has been through it before, having been traded four times over the past three years, but this is a first for defenseman Nick Jensen, acquired from Detroit a day after the Capitals got Hagelin from Los Angeles.

Prior had 46 at the time and went on to drag the game away from New Zealand in typical buccaneering style with 82 from 99 balls, his sixth half century in 14 innings, before, having been well supported by Steve Finn in an eighth wicket stand of 84, he was well caught at short third man connecting well enough with a reverse sweep.

I've had a few encounters with Jones before, having been in college in Gainesville when he sparked international outrage over that initial Qur'an burning.

I've had a few encounters with Jones before, having been in college in Gainesville when he sparked international outrage over that initial Quran burning.

The day before had been wet.

The night before had been Karaoke Night.

The night before had been a bust.

The day before had been the English-language presentation.

His sparring session the day before had been equally bleak.