before

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And that was before the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The condition can quietly progress for years before leading to cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

He took every single Inside-Out class that was offered after that, before he got released, and even served as a teaching assistant for me the next time I taught.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

For those who make their living online, reconnecting to sites and apps on which they depended before the war comes as relief.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“Give yourself some more time before you’ve seen everything.”

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