beforehand

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The schedule was announced the morning of the first day, which didn’t stop the festival from selling out months beforehand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

After the couple read the results, Jesse said that they’d discussed beforehand whether they’d consider terminating the pregnancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"I relied on passion. I cried all the way to the ground. I cried in the dressing room beforehand, I cried on the way out to the pitch."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

They got out of the way five or six feet beforehand, whether they had been insulted or not.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell