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before

[bih-fawr, -fohr] / bɪˈfɔr, -ˈfoʊr /




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The two had never met before pairing up.

From The Wall Street Journal

She started her fitness career as a trauma-informed yoga instructor more than a decade ago, teaching classes at One Down Dog and Equinox before becoming a certified strength trainer.

From Los Angeles Times

Silicon Valley’s AI companies secured record funding in 2025, even as investors advised startups to shore up as much capital as possible before a potential AI bust.

From Los Angeles Times

The author also points to recent failed large defense programs, such as the canceled Constellation frigate program and the troubled Zumwalt-class destroyer program, suggesting the battleship initiative will likely be canceled before construction begins.

From Los Angeles Times

He ordered that they be removed from the market before any appeals could be heard and decided.

From Los Angeles Times