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"how much before" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when asking how much time has passed, or is anticipated to pass, before a certain event happens. For example, "How much before we leave for the party?".
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But how much before?
"How much before we just get up and go?" This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print.
You could actually approach booth personnel and conduct meaningful discussions instead of just shouting "How much?" before being swept away by the throngs.
But according to August Capital partner David Hornik, founders should think just as much about the "who" as they do about the "how much" before inking a VC deal: Finding compatible investors personality-wise is just as important to the success of a startup as the dollar figures on the check, he says.
The insurance agent may overcharge us, but at least we don't have to keep stopping by his office to ask, "How much?" before peeling off bills into his palm; our costs are set at the start of each year.
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It is astounding how much never-before-seen stuff is out there.
How good, how fast, how much better than before?
How much longer before we get to the West Coast?
How much longer before we can attempt to resurrect our lives?
How much longer before it'll be able to read you the words on this page?
The first was: how much longer before I can have a drink?
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