as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
some young boys raced afore to tell onlookers that the parade was about to kick off
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as in 'fore
preceding in space
a majestic sailing ship going full speed afore the wind
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Preposition
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After a preliminary investigation, authorities determined the father fatally stabbed his sons and wife before killing himself.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025 -
These weather systems initially track westward before curving northeastward, creating unpredictable hazard zones for vessels.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Complete sets of the toys are already being hawked on eBay, starting at about $50.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Rather than devising a new name for the service, executives decided that the best name for the new outlet would simply be the one the company already has.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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“Afore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afore. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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