before the appointed time
Example Sentences
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Some Californians received a test of the earthquake early-warning system seven hours before the appointed time, waking them at 3:19 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023
Cougars players who hadn’t figured into the lineup much this year – or at all – assumed major roles before the appointed time, and some capitalized on the early opportunity.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2022
And the man who is perpetually late was sworn into office 11 minutes before the appointed time of noon, when he officially became president.
From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2021
On the second Sunday of protests, a friend and I arrived at the McDonald’s more than an hour before the appointed time.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2012
Winston was in Victory Square before the appointed time.
From "1984" by George Orwell
