beforehand

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The schedule was announced the morning of the first day, which didn’t stop the festival from selling out months beforehand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

She added that at about 17-months-old, he started to walk with a limp which was unusual as he had walked well beforehand.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

On the night the Rams drafted Simpson, McVay said he had spoken with Stafford beforehand.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

As usual his mother cooks for days beforehand, cramming the refrigerator with stacks of foil-covered trays.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri