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 against
preceding in space
a majestic sailing ship going full speed afore the wind
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Preposition
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Razer went public in 2017, listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, before going private again in 2022.—
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Liberty Hall, a PE sponsor focused exclusively on aerospace and defense, is a long-standing Houlihan Lokey client, and had hired Triago before the acquisition to lead a CV.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Amid those results, former White House adviser Steve Bannon took to social media to warn of the danger ahead for the Republicans.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Call locations ahead to confirm availability, hours and location.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Combs has already spent 14 months behind bars after his arrest in September 2024.—
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NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Spanx Shape Original EveryWear Flare Jeans Without any extra discount codes on top, these flattering flare jeans are already 60 percent off.—
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PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Afore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afore. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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