beforehand
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There was a sense beforehand that Ward could contend here.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
So, I went to scout it out beforehand — and I almost couldn’t believe my eyes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
With legal principles agreed to beforehand and decisions neatly logged, this new way of doing government would save years in court time and appeals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Instead, they learned only two separate things beforehand: that the blue flower provided a reward and that the ball was a movable, harmless object.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026
He sounded surprised, as if I had agreed beforehand to stay.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
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