Sentence examples for previous to leaving from inspiring English sources

Previous to leaving England Sir John was advised, and indeed instructed, to consult the colonial-secretary of Tasmania in all matters of public concern, as being a man of long experience, thoroughly acquainted with the affairs of the colony; and he found, on taking charge of his government, that this was a correct character of the officer next to himself in authority.

Civilians fled through orchards to escape the shelling during a previous attempt to leave.

Ten minutes earlier, the previous helicopter to leave the heliport had been bound for East Hampton.

Three previous popes to leave the See of Peter were all forced out.

Claudia's situation is further complicated by a previous effort to leave El Salvador with both her children that ended with her in prison, accused of people trafficking because she refused to pay a bribe to a Salvadoran official.

Before the prime minister's speech tomorrow, the EU's lead negotiator has added to pressure on the government to back down on previous pledges to leave Europe's customs union and single market.

Prior to the Bayern match, Tevez forfeited £6m in loyalty bonuses because of his previous requests to leave City.

Prior to the Bayern match, Tevez had also forfeited £6m in loyalty bonuses because of his previous requests to leave City, to whom he is under contract until June 2014.

The march is delayed because they're waiting for the previous march to leave the square.

The chemical shift, δ, is redefined to avoid previous ambiguities but to leave practical usage unchanged.

Stewart had to get permission from his previous employer, M&S to leave two months earlier than planned.