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as in against
preceding in space
the children always insisted on running before their parents
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as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
their arrival was completely expected because a messenger had gone before
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
See states that allow same-day registration Last New York Times/Siena poll of the 7 battleground states released: See the results Presidential election polls 2024: Latest surveys on Harris vs. Trump before Election Day Allan Lichtman vs. Nate Silver: Who will accurately predict the 2024 election?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Cindi Hodgman, 56, of Royal Oak, is a personal trainer and Pilates instructor, took a long sigh before answering who was her presidential pick.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Its budget was a reasonable $120 million before marketing.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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According to the National Archives, before a general election, each candidate running for president chooses a slate of electors for every state.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
See states that allow same-day registration Last New York Times/Siena poll of the 7 battleground states released: See the results Presidential election polls 2024: Latest surveys on Harris vs. Trump before Election Day Allan Lichtman vs. Nate Silver: Who will accurately predict the 2024 election?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Cindi Hodgman, 56, of Royal Oak, is a personal trainer and Pilates instructor, took a long sigh before answering who was her presidential pick.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Its budget was a reasonable $120 million before marketing.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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Welcome to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) girls Athlete of the Week poll.Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Stauber did not respond to the News Tribune’s request for comment Monday.Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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The research — and history — are stacked against permanent daylight saving time, however.Addy Bink, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Orange segments are bright and sweet against the earthy beets, and the goat cheese contributes a tasty tanginess and creaminess.Julia Levy, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Joe Burrow has already attempted 29 passes, completing 17 for 161 yards and a touchdown.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Last week, rumors suggested the pop star might skip the game in order to speak or perform at one of Vice President Kamala Harris’s final campaign rallies in Pennsylvania before Election Day.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
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The producer of inarguably the biggest albums of the 20th century.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Funding for this effort is part of the $500,000 allocated for the gun violence reduction initiative, which was approved early last month.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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With Davis absent for the final 17-plus minutes, LeBron James dialed up his intensity in the latter stages of the third quarter and early in the fourth, helping the Lakers turn a five-point deficit late in the third (77-72) into a double-digit (103-89) early in the fourth.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Before.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/before. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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