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Discover LudwigThe phrase "however, before" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English
It is commonly used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected idea or event that occurred before something else. Example: However, before she could finish her sentence, the phone rang and interrupted her. In this example, the word "however" indicates a contrast between the two clauses, while "before" indicates that the interruption happened earlier in time.
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She married at twenty, however, before her ambitions had coalesced.
However, before recording, the pair have a falling-out.
Days pass, however, before he forms a stronger opinion.
But not, however, before Burgess had filed his copy.
He died, however, before the expedition could get under way.
But not, however, before several people had already cottoned on.
It will not happen, however, before Mr Lee leaves office.
Property qualifications did not operate, however, before 322 bc.
However, before sunup Marin tires of Chloe's perfume and, on a handy pretext, sends her home.
It did not take long, however, before the Americans discovered that they were behind the curve.
However, before the story had even appeared in the Sunday Times, Vanunu disappeared.
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