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as in before
earlier than
always arrives at school ahead of the bus we were cautioned not to fill out any of the test answers ahead of time
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as in in advance of
preceding in space
the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them
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With only 48 hours remaining in the race for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Michigan on Sunday, while her Republican rival, former President Donald Trump, will stop in three eastern battleground states in the final days ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.
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Terry Moseley, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
This new policy is creating friction not just with workers but also with global mandates, especially with the UK government's push for flexible working rights ahead of the holiday season.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Ensure your travel is stress-free this year by preparing ahead of time with these luggage and travel products.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
In November 2023, the British designer took part in a panel at the 2023 Bazaar At Work Summit in London, where Waight Keller spoke about working with Meghan ahead of her wedding day.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Terry Moseley, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
This new policy is creating friction not just with workers but also with global mandates, especially with the UK government's push for flexible working rights ahead of the holiday season.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Ensure your travel is stress-free this year by preparing ahead of time with these luggage and travel products.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
In November 2023, the British designer took part in a panel at the 2023 Bazaar At Work Summit in London, where Waight Keller spoke about working with Meghan ahead of her wedding day.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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The couple wed in 2015 before eventually filing for divorce in July 2023.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Its budget was a reasonable $120 million before marketing.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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Trial laps conducted prior to the final event allow teams to tune their algorithms for various events.Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Most people reported eating a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder prior to becoming ill, and the Food and Drug Administration focused its investigation on the burger’s beef patties and slivered onions, according to the CDC.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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The same day as the album’s arrival, Smith talked about his stance against predatory ticketing practices that the Cure employed on the band’s North American tour.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2024
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Other former Trump officials have advised against electing Trump again, including Trump’s former chief of staff and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, former Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary Mark Esper.Ty Roush, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Harris also spoke to women, and those who support them, during her speech.Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ultimate guide to Thanksgiving sides For many, Thanksgiving sides are the best part of the meal.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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The other alleged incident happened previous to the plaintiff’s full-time employment with Ye’s operations, which started in 2021.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 13 Oct. 2024
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Chris Smither has been a longtime favorite of the EC-CHAP family, according to the organization’s assistant director, Ryan Elgin, who noted that efforts to schedule Smither began previous to the pandemic.Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2024
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“Ahead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead%20of. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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