--- vs since before it was

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. "---" is used as a placeholder or to indicate a pause, while "since before it was" is a complete phrase indicating a duration of time. They are not interchangeable in most contexts.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 890 views

---

This is a valid use of three dashes to indicate a pause or a break in writing. It is commonly used in informal writing or to create emphasis.

Use three dashes (---) to indicate a pause, a break in thought, or to create emphasis in informal writing. It can be used to draw attention to a particular point or to create a dramatic effect.

Examples:

She was about to reveal the secret --- but then changed her mind.
The answer to the question is --- well, it's complicated.

since before it was

This phrase is correct and can be used to indicate a duration of time that extends prior to a specific point in the past. It is a complete and grammatically sound phrase.

Use "since before it was" to indicate a period of time that started prior to a specific event or point in the past. It emphasizes the duration of time that has passed.

Examples:

She had been practicing yoga since before it was popular.
The tradition of celebrating the festival dates back to since before it was a national holiday.

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Aug 14, 2014 ... Hamilton The Hipster Cat Has Been Sporting A Mustache Since Before It Was Cool. The Huffington Post | By Melissa McGlensey · Email.
Aug 26, 2012 ... Blood Tanking - Actively Mitigating since before it was cool [5.4]. Started by Tyvi , Aug 26 2012 09:47 PM. Page 1 of 18; 1; 2 · 3 · Next · ».
Nov 25, 2014 ... I've been a lumbersexual since before it was cool. This is my story. http://wp.me/ p5HMd-f7mo via @TIME. 0 replies 15 retweets 45 favorites.

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