to

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tə
Definition of tonext
as in before
earlier than right now it's 25 minutes to 10:00

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  • European observers will see the moon low in the western sky before dawn, creating dramatic opportunities to see and photograph the eclipsed moon above city skylines, coastlines and mountain landscapes as morning twilight begins.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Swiatek then jumped out to a 40-0 lead before converting her second match point.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
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