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

The chain made the announcement in its first-quarter earnings materials, which themselves came as a surprise, as the company hadn’t announced the timing of them in any press release beforehand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 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

They were surprised because he had not told them the reason for the meeting beforehand, so when people arrived they were not sure what it would all be about.

From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith