Before I talked to you, I had never understood that formula.
Before to you, I had never understood that formula.

Because he did not want to spend any more money this month, Larry decided against going to a restaurant for dinner.
to spend any more money this month, Larry decided against going to a restaurant for dinner.

After I read the chapter four times, I finally understood the author’s theory.
the chapter four times, I finally understood the author’s theory.

Because I remembered that everyone makes mistakes, I softened my view of his seemingly inexcusable error.
that everyone makes mistakes, I softened my view of his seemingly inexcusable error.

Since he completed his Bachelor’s degree, he has had three jobs, each one better than the last.
Since his Bachelor’s degree, he has had three jobs, each one better than the last.

While I was traveling across the United States, I could not help being impressed by the great differences in terrain.
across the United States, I could not help being impressed by the great differences in terrain.

Before he gained national fame, the union leader had been an electrician in a small town.
Before national fame, the union leader had been an electrician in a small town.

Because we were enjoying the cool evening breeze and listening to the sounds of nature, we lost track of time.
the cool evening breeze and to the sounds of nature, we lost track of time.

Because she had never flown in an airplane before, the little girl was surprised and a little frightened when her ears popped.
in an airplane before, the little girl was surprised and a little frightened when her ears popped.

Before he became vice-president of marketing and sales, Peter McKay worked as a sales representative.
Before vice-president of marketing and sales, Peter McKay worked as a sales representative.