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
Unlike earlier methods, scientists did not need to choose specific regions to study beforehand.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
“They showed it to everybody in D.C. at least a month beforehand, and they aired every concern, every question.”
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
If you have any plan to improve your house, even if it’s just planting a new tree, you have to have it approved beforehand by the Architectural Committee.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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