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before

[bih-fawr, -fohr] / bɪˈfɔr, -ˈfoʊr /




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Before more recent warmup games, the Iran team stood with their right hands across their chests during the anthem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Before the crash, the 787 had never had a hull loss; its hull loss rate is below 0.2 per million departures, better than the A350.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Before kick-off, Iranian players presented white roses to their American counterparts as a gesture of peace, in a moment widely seen as transcending politics.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Before chemotherapy, Ryan froze his sperm and signed paperwork allowing Laura to use it if he died.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Before Maggie can answer, Bernadette clears her throat.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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