beforehand

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The outbreak was declared on May 15 in northeastern DR Congo, but the rare Bundibugyo species of the Ebola virus is believed to have spread for some time beforehand.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

After the couple read the results, Jesse said that they’d discussed beforehand whether they’d consider terminating the pregnancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Unlike earlier methods, scientists did not need to choose specific regions to study beforehand.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

The approach Tuchel took contrasts with Southgate's method, which involved informing players about whether they were included in the squad for a tournament on the morning of the announcement itself, just beforehand.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

But shortly beforehand, the two men died—hours apart, in the same hospital, of a similar respiratory ailment.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt