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beforehand

[bih-fawr-hand, -fohr-] / bɪˈfɔrˌhænd, -ˈfoʊr- /




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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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