beforehand
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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
On the night the Rams drafted Simpson, McVay said he had spoken with Stafford beforehand.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Unlike earlier methods, scientists did not need to choose specific regions to study beforehand.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
“They showed it to everybody in D.C. at least a month beforehand, and they aired every concern, every question.”
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Mrs. Torrance was at the church, but what if the less-invested administration got wind of it beforehand?
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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