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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2
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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Adverb
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Companies that adopt water-efficient technologies early will be better positioned to comply with regulations, maintain credibility with consumers, and secure access to reliable, resilient supply chains.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025 -
These posts come amid serious legal allegations levied against West earlier this year.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
Adverb
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The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The North Carolina State Highway Patrol did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for information on Sunday, April 27.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Disagreements among the cardinals have already emerged in the media.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Upcoming locations include: Texas: Houston and Fort Worth (K–8) Florida: Orlando, Tampa, and Palm Beach (K–8) Arizona: Phoenix (K–8) California: Santa Barbara (K–12) New York: New York City (K–8) Applications are already open for many of these sites.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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