to

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

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  • Perez chugged around the bases before belly-flopping into third base with his trademark smile.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
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    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

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