beforehand
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The schedule was announced the morning of the first day, which didn’t stop the festival from selling out months beforehand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
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
She added there had been "no safety briefing" beforehand, none of the participants had the right type of leash for their boards in these conditions and Lloyd did not have any next of kin details.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
On the night the Rams drafted Simpson, McVay said he had spoken with Stafford beforehand.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
They got out of the way five or six feet beforehand, whether they had been insulted or not.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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