Before
Before adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Long
Both words in one sentence
- While Konnan was the more well known "leader" of La Legion Extranjera, Roldan was the one who made the group possible and his influence would continue to be felt throughout AAA little before and long after the fact while Konnan had tendency to come and go.
Source: Wrestling / AAA -
How are Aerodactyl and Mewtwo able to Mega Evolve, despite coming long before and long after (respectively) the advent of Mega Evolution itself?
Source: Riddle for the Ages - Similarly, during his long run as writer on Incredible Hulk, Peter David decided that long-time supporting character Doc Samson is Jewish, although it had never been mentioned before.
Source: Informed Judaism
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