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The phrase "a few speeches before" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to refer to a number of speeches that occurred prior to a specific event or moment in time. Example: "The speaker referenced a few speeches before his own to highlight the importance of the topic."
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There were a few speeches before the film began.
I heard Raúl give a few speeches before a cheering throng who knew that showing up was not optional.
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Trump also had a surprise of his own: He let his wife know, seemingly for the first time, that she'll be making a few more speeches before Election Day.
On January 18th, the online magazine The Daily Beast, which now incorporates what remains of Newsweek, ran an article about the actress Anne Hathaway who had won a Golden Globe as Best Actress a few days before and then made a speech that some regarded as artificial and actressy.
A few days before, I got an official invitation to meet HRH in person before his speech.
A few months before, an N.Y.U.
A few days before, send a reminder.
Finally, naturally, there was "Revelations," although not before a few more speeches (one by Mr. Battle that indicated he might match Ms. Jamison for charisma and easy ad-lib) and an informative, poignant film by Judy Kinberg to celebrate the 50th anniversary of that work.
Once-unimaginable doors have opened, including meeting world figures, discussing future projects with heads of major institutions or flying to California this week for a few well-compensated speeches before the campaign ramps up.
They will then release the full text, typically with the disclaimer "as prepared for delivery," a few minutes before the speech begins.
A few more speeches.
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