Sentence examples for before we can act from inspiring English sources
What that means is we have to wait till we are attacked before we can act.
Like political theorist Hannah Arendt, I believe that before we can act politically we each have to pass judgment on the facts, as I have done previously (pdf).
There are still a few hours left before midnight — let's hope we can act in time.
"We can act well before our deadline in July or August," said Sen. David Vitter (R-La)., ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee.
But before she can act on this thought, a man's hands slide across the table.
And it raises a pressing question: Is there any way to detect such plotters before they can act?
But other governments, especially Myanmar's neighbours, are saying they need a clearer picture before they can act.
Other governments carry out what they call "preventive detentions," rounding up potential troublemakers before they can act.
Meanwhile, M.I.T. has a long way to go before Cardea can act as a true personal assistant.
Do the Germans need a state of emergency before they can act?" At least the election has been decided.
Before he can act, Hanna, with the assistance of Njegus, the embassy clerk, takes Valencienne's place.
