beforehand
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The pair took their first flights just days beforehand.
From Los Angeles Times ● 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
Last July, 9,000 workers were laid off, and two months beforehand, 6,000 others were made redundant, according to a tally by BBC News.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Just 15 months beforehand, he said there was a "75% chance" he "will not renew his contract after the World Cup", so the fact he signed a four-year deal raised eyebrows, to say the least.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 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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