Before to contacting you vs Before to contact you

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct form is "before contacting you." The preposition "before" is followed by the gerund form of the verb (contacting) and not the infinitive form (to contact).

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Before to contacting you

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition "before" is followed by the gerund form of the verb, not the infinitive form.

The correct form is "before contacting you." Use the gerund form of the verb after prepositions like "before."

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I wanted to wait a while before contacting you
We need Percy for that, But I need details on his current mission before contacting him.
I thought it was best to talk to you before contacting Social Services.
Then when she wasn't home by 12:30, the Congressman called family and friends before contacting Capitol police at 1:45.
They wouldn't fire before contacting us... would they?
So have you had success before, contacting the... beyond?
Member States shall require the investment firm to ensure that a tied agent discloses the capacity in which he is acting and the firm which he is representing when contacting or before dealing with any client or potential client.
If this guy is contacting you, Carrie, be careful.
I am really sorry for not contacting you.
We tried contacting you several times.
A man called François Roy will be contacting you regarding the sale of the apartment.
Tell me who is contacting you from the Taliban.
The reason for my contacting you.
Apologies for contacting you out of the blue like this.
Sorry... for not contacting you sooner.
El Chilango will be contacting you tomorrow.
I'm contacting you because an injustice has been done.
I find it hard to believe that Bridget would disappear without contacting you.
I could be retired for contacting you directly.
Please, tell her to stop contacting you.

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before contacting you

Before to contact you

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition "before" is followed by the gerund form of the verb, not the infinitive form.

The correct form is "before contacting you." Use the gerund form of the verb after prepositions like "before."

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They were supposed to contact me before they left with our witness.
I'll contact you before the day is over. Janeway out.
Just before contact with the enemy, they will surprise the Spartans and take them alive.
You said you'd tried to contact us before.
Allow the application site to dry before permitting contact with such materials.
I've got to get to him before he contacts the Soviets.
Please wait for the package before attempting contact again.
Wait 72 hours before you contact her again.
Maybe I can reach him before he contacts Philippe.
You will kill her before she contacts the Slayer, or I'll see you two kissing daylight.
Therefore, patients must be instructed to wait 15 minutes after instillation of AZOPT before inserting contact lenses.
should we test her for thallium before you contact stockholm?
Often, the best approach is to show up before your contact has even left for the meeting.
Often, the best approach is to show up before your contact has even left for the meeting.
Say, an eight-day waiting period before next contact.
On screen, before we lose contact.
There has to have been contact before the attacks.
She'll probably recon the area before she makes contact.
It appears you and Veronika had contact before her death.
It will not be long before the Russian contacts his hit team.

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before contacting you

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Before to contacting you vs Before to contact you