just before

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Another storyline will be the duel between Bass and Raman, who were allies until Raman decided to run for mayor just before the filing period closed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

In sudden-death overtime against Sweden in the quarterfinals, Hughes waved off a substitution just before burying the game-winner that kept his country’s medal dreams alive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

They found that the brain shifted just before the animals moved, immediately after the abdominal muscles tightened to initiate motion.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Shares were as low as $249.61 after the earnings release and were as high as $275.17 just before the opening bell on Thursday morning.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“You are,” said the sheyd, just before he slid entirely into shadow.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny