just before

Example Sentences

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Last month, just before Gorka’s strategy was released, a federal jury dealt a blow to the “mastermind” narrative by returning a mixed verdict.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

At the end of episode four, broadcast just before Iceman went live, Drake teased the triple album drop with a closing shot depicting three hard drives.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But they should be checked just before the earnings are announced, for that would be the time to buy them if they do satisfy the “count” requirement.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The Russian was attended to by a trainer, then helped to the bench but he returned to the ice just before the second intermission and would up winning the game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“Nonsense,” he said as we raced through the western gate of Korla, just before it shut for the night.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri