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beforehand

[bih-fawr-hand, -fohr-] / bɪˈfɔrˌhænd, -ˈfoʊr- /




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Tetiana Hasanenko, the head of Oleshky’s city military administration, who is based in Ukrainian-held territory, said the missions weren’t announced beforehand, though officials messaged some residents privately that the shipments were coming.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Her order contained hazelnut residue because the blender had not been washed after a Kinder Bueno milkshake was made in it beforehand, an inquest concluded on Thursday.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

As long as you’re willing to respect people enough to explain your why and not just your what, doing the right thing is oftentimes the politically popular thing, even if it wasn’t beforehand.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

She practised in a simulator beforehand and took part in a detailed programme of gym work, which included neck strengthening sessions, with some of the drivers on the F1 grid.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

So there we were, standing outside the south entrance to the gym an hour beforehand.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor


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