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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a while and before" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It seems to attempt to express a time-related concept, but it lacks clarity and proper structure.
Example: "I waited a while and before I knew it, the event had started."
Alternatives: "some time ago" or "a short time before".
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I hung around outside the Tesco for a while, and before long some guys in hi-vis outfits appeared.
I hung around outside the Tesco for a while, and before long some guys in fluorescent work clothes appeared.
Having written about various aspects of the tech world for a while, and before that working in a laundry list of varied and exciting jobs, I am your new App Smart columnist.
You think, 'right they've got that now, they know that every patient needs to be risk assessed' but then something else will come along that takes their attention for a while and before you know it, it's starting to drop off again.
You'll stay on to chat for a while, and before you know it you decide to look at some pictures, explore some groups, and there goes another hour.
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Be prepared to wait a while and, as before, don't jostle or move the computer while it's erasing.
He then advised them to "put this away for a while and relax" before returning to try to deliberate on Monday.
Time stands still for a while, and then before I know it, I'm back in the Strip.
Improved for a while and then faded before his substitution.
Sometimes he steps away from them for a while and revisits them before sending.
Once home I lie on my bed for a while and catch my breath before I go out.
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