Because you knew that they both had to agree before anything was done.

The amount of points needed to win is agreed to before the game.

But the executives had agreed before the call to stay on the line and talk among themselves.

However, he changed his mind and agreed shortly before the trial.

I agree with the proposal for a Decision currently before us.

However, a different target figure may be agreed upon before play begins, such as the first person to reach 2000 points.

Unless your terms of trade have been agreed before this, they do not apply.

Any change in the procedure must be agreed with us before implementation.

Both sides had agreed before the strike to reduce the working week from 43@1/2 to 40 hours.

The Democrats have agreed to four debates before the primary.