set before

Example Sentences

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József Váradi said European airlines can make price cuts in the "short term" because they have bought fuel at a price set before the war began.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

My agenda that night, like everything else, was set before the trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Medvedev took both break point opportunities in the first set, before battling to victory via a tie-break in the second.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

His opening match at the Australian Open nearly ended quickly against compatriot Marcos Giron, who Tien trailed by a break in the fourth set before turning the match around to win in five sets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

In the middle of the story their food was set before them.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt