Not much is known about the history of the town before the 18th century.

Little is known of the area before the 16th century.

But I wanted you to know first, before anyone else.

But why did everyone seem to know about things before her?

I knew a few people here before the move but when you have children your social life is pretty much about them.

Well, I have made up my mind to know what he knows before the end.

And the results are well known even before election day.

Little is in fact known of his career before 1088.

"And let me know just before you bring up the hot water."

She would know about it a few minutes before anyone else in Washington.