Before and Clear of

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Before adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.

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Clear of and before are semantically related In some cases you can use "Clear of" instead an adverb "Before".

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Before and clear of are semantically related in further topic. Sometimes you can use "Before" instead an adverb phrase "Clear of".

The backblast itself however is still very dangerous, and the area behind the shooter should be clear of personnel and equipment before firing.

Source: Missing Backblast
In "Twilight's Kingdom Part 2", Twilight manages to do this with Owlowiscious, just barely managing to get themselves clear of the library before Tirek blows it up.

Source: Diving Save
Diving Save: Twilight manages to do this with Owlowiscious, just barely managing to get themselves clear of the library before Tirek blows it up.

Source: Recap / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S4 E26 "Twilight's Kingdom Part 2"

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