before

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He released his first EP, “Demos Before Prom,” in the spring of his senior year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"Before I was erratic, running around like crazy all over the pitch," Vidal told El Mercurio in 2010.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Before ADP’s numbers were released, economists had been expecting that Friday’s jobs report will show the economy added a net 80,000 positions in May, with unemployment holding steady at 4.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Before this turns into a broader debate: I’m not looking for your opinion on whether I should buy it or suggestions to self-fund—I’ve already made that decision for planning reasons.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Before Berlin could even try to formulate a response, Marcie left, after waving at someone parking their rough-idling Buick near the picnic tables under the big awning.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith