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beforehand

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




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Unlike earlier methods, scientists did not need to choose specific regions to study beforehand.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

The euro fell to an intraday low of $1.1593 after the data from $1.1617 beforehand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Projections for the rate of spending in 2026 have risen to $755 billion after the latest round of quarterly reports, up from $669 billion beforehand.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Tailgater coaches contacted him beforehand to gauge his interest and he told them, “Pick me.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

They invited him to dinner and arranged to meet him beforehand at the store where Antonapoulos worked.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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