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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And in court documents filed April 17, the day before the court hearing, Combs' legal team presented their case for excluding from the trial footage of Combs attacking then-girlfriend Cassie.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
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That game was also one of two times, before Friday, that the Cubs allowed 10 runs in an inning and won.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Arango scored a penalty kick late in stoppage time to make it 5-3, but the result was already settled by then.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Patriots spent big on Carlton Davis II in free agency and already roster Christian Gonzalez.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Afore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afore. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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