just before

Example Sentences

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Last month, just before Gorka’s strategy was released, a federal jury dealt a blow to the “mastermind” narrative by returning a mixed verdict.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

“Most recently, those occasions include just before the ‘volmageddon’ event in early 2018 and around the start of the software stock sell-off in late 2025.”

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But they should be checked just before the earnings are announced, for that would be the time to buy them if they do satisfy the “count” requirement.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

A baby born just before midnight on Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday has been named after the legendary broadcaster and environmentalist.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

A cute present—but presumably the men didn’t feel the need to drop reassuring teddy bears off at other men’s air regiments just before a combat mission!

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein