1
as in early
before the usual or expected time
if you arrive beforehand, we won't be entirely prepared yet
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as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
if you get ready beforehand, you won't have to rush at the last minute
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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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Only one person has taken her up on the snack, and immediately regretted doing so.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The depth of feeling for the actor by his peers and fans became immediately evident when the League’s initial announcement that only some venues would dim their lights was met with massive backlash from the community.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 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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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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