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before

[bih-fawr, -fohr] / bɪˈfɔr, -ˈfoʊr /




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Deputies responded to a call shortly before 4 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

This new study shows the protection is nearly 85% when given at least four weeks before baby is born.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Even before then, the lithium miner had been a relative outperformer.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Cerebras first filed for an IPO in September 2024 before withdrawing its filing about a year later, according to the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He stares at his feet and starts talking, telling me everything he’s never told me before.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam