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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Adverb
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Draft a short meeting agenda with key points, then talk through expectations with the person involved so the path ahead feels workable.
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The house sits in a landscape of almost unimaginable beauty, cradled in the warm embrace of its own green valley, dramatic hills rising steeply on all sides but parting ahead to reveal distant fields.
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Within seconds, cheers echo across the mountain valley as a vehicle soars through the sky before plummeting down below.
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
Adverb
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Whereas the federal incentive may have been enough to spark interest in a range of buyers, Moody said the lesser amount will probably appeal mainly to people who already have their eye on an EV.
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Ahead of launching its first-ever foldable device, Apple has already secured components for about 80 million smartphones spread across new models for the second half of 2026, according to Nikkei Asia.
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“Afore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afore. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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