Sentence examples for before the battle started from inspiring English sources

Some of the elders said they would help persuade the Taliban to leave before the battle started and identify hidden bombs for the Afghan and American soldiers as they came through.

It is recorded in Muslim chronicles that before the battle started, George, a unit commander in the Byzantine right center, rode up to the Muslim line and converted to Islam; he would die the same day fighting on the Muslim side.

They say they are hoping that much of the Taliban force leaves Marja before the battle starts; hence the early announcement.

Tilsen said, "Sun Tzu says you're supposed to win before the battle starts".

The battle started at 4am.

This is where the battle starts".

Once the battle starts, go toward the water.

Make a Jedi costume before the battle starts.

"According to my sources in Raqqa, most ISIS fighters left the city before the final battle started.

Qualcomm's board can't just ignore Broadcom's offer, given that the premium being offered today is roughly 50% above its share price from before the proxy battle started.

And while some of his neighbors watched him admiringly as he strapped on an ammunition belt and gulped down a glass of water before a battle started, others scowled.