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
She added that at about 17-months-old, he started to walk with a limp which was unusual as he had walked well beforehand.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Unlike earlier methods, scientists did not need to choose specific regions to study beforehand.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
It then seemed plain to us that the attack had been made for his rescue, and that he knew of it beforehand.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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