before

Definition for before

adverb as in earlier

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afore, aforetime, ante, antecedently, anteriorly, before present, ere, fore, former, formerly, forward, heretofore, in advance, in days of yore, in front, in the old days, in the past, past, precendently, previous, up to now

preposition as in earlier than

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since

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ahead of, ante, antecedent to, anterior to, ere, in advance of, in front of, preceding, previous to, prior to

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It was a problem long before AI emerged.

From Los Angeles Times

After the show announced its newest cast members in early September and before the start of Season 51, which began Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

Intense winds on Jan. 7 — which had been predicted by the National Weather Service before that day — reignited the fire and sent it roaring into Pacific Palisades and Malibu.

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Suffice it to say that the song was incendiary then and is arguably even more incendiary in today’s heightened sociopolitical climate, where words have been weaponized like never before.

From Salon

Gerrard became manager of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq in July 2023 but left by mutual consent in January and was subsequently linked with the Rangers job before Martin was appointed in June.

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