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before

[bih-fawr, -fohr] / bɪˈfɔr, -ˈfoʊr /




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Max was raised in China, Israel and Paris before his family settled in New York City when he was 16.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

The couple pay an interest rate of 5.89%, fixed for five years, equating to monthly repayments of £1,400 - about the same as what they paid to rent a one-bed flat before.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Assuming the property appraises at the higher purchase price, the seller would receive about $2,680 more before commissions and other transaction costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Asked what benchmarks Donald would have to hit before returning, McVay said it was up to how Donald felt after getting more 11-on-11 reps during practice.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Unfortunately, she has the sad duty to report his death six years before.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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