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Definition of tonext
as in before
earlier than right now it's 25 minutes to 10:00

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Recent Examples of to To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 An obituary for Spoon, an electrical lineman in Westfield, New York, noted his devotion to his wife, his dog, and exercise. Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 To reply to other posts, simply include ‘re:’ or ‘to’ the topic in the subject line of your post. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026 Contributions to your community, near or far, are the best sort of project to rally around at present. Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to
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  • Just before the deployment, there was an ugly scene at San Francisco International Airport after agents carried away a passenger, originally from Guatemala, who was waiting to board a domestic flight with her daughter.
    Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Wake early to catch the spectacle of sunrise before driving 30 minutes to the neighboring Santa Teresa.
    Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026

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“To.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/to. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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