beforehand
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The outbreak was declared on May 15 in northeastern DR Congo, but the rare Bundibugyo species of the Ebola virus is believed to have spread for some time beforehand.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
After the couple read the results, Jesse said that they’d discussed beforehand whether they’d consider terminating the pregnancy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
His mother Hannah Williams said he had asked her beforehand if the Queen "had a dragon in her castle".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 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
There was a hearing, but Katie was told beforehand that it was a technicality.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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