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I am not aware of it before vs I was not aware of it before

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am not aware of it before' is present tense, indicating a current lack of awareness. 'I was not aware of it before' is past tense, indicating a lack of awareness in the past. The choice between them depends on whether you are referring to a current or past lack of awareness.

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I am not aware of it before

This phrase is correct in the present tense to indicate a current lack of awareness.

This phrase is used to express that you do not have knowledge or awareness of something at the present moment.
  • I am not aware of Barnabas' sin.
  • I am not aware of changing any approach.
  • I am not aware of any.
  • If the Commission has officially withdrawn that proposal, I am not aware of it.
  • I am not aware of this happening, but the honourable Member says that it does.
  • I am not aware of this having happened.
  • Five years later, I am not aware of the existence of any such report.
  • I am not aware of anyone who wanted to hurt Laura, let alone kill her.
  • Again, I am not aware of the technical details.
  • With all due respect, as I said a moment ago, I am not aware of any CIA operation that violates it.
  • I am not aware of any personal or other factors which should be taken into account by the European Parliament in considering my nomination.
  • Captain, I am not aware of regulation 6.57.
  • I am not aware of any further developments that would justify this request for inclusion on the agenda.
  • Mr McMahon, I am not aware of the existence of any dark forces manipulating our proceedings.
  • I am not aware of the Court judgment but will study it once my officials bring it to my attention.
  • Mr President, I am not aware of any legal guarantees on the subject, but only of a political commitment.
  • Looking at the Commission proposals I am not aware of any particular problem with any of the projects.
  • If there is a connection, I am not aware of it.
  • I am not aware of anyone on the ship with that name.
  • Unless there is a declaration of congress against my country that I am not aware of, you must release him.

Alternatives:

  • I am not aware of it now
  • I am not aware of it at the moment

I was not aware of it before

This phrase is correct in the past tense to indicate a lack of awareness in the past.

This phrase is used to express that you did not have knowledge or awareness of something in the past.
  • I was not aware he created others before my brother.
  • I was not aware of your case eight years ago.
  • I was not aware of that statute.
  • - I was not aware of that.
  • I was not aware of such failure.
  • I was not aware of this research.
  • I was not aware of the regulation two weeks ago.
  • I was not aware of any such testimony.
  • I was not aware of any epidemic problems in America.
  • Madam President, I was not aware of that.
  • As regards the Member's second question, concerning why this has been dropped: I was not aware of this.
  • I was not aware of this matter until now.
  • As regards this last point, I was not aware of this situation.
  • Mr President, I was not aware of this incident.
  • I was not aware of his presence.
  • I was not aware of that, sir.
  • I was not aware of that.
  • - I was not aware of that.
  • I was not aware of the particular circumstances that have been drawn to my attention in relation to press coverage of the proposed visit.
  • I cannot give you an immediate answer, Mrs Plooij-van Gorsel, because I was not aware of this letter.

Alternatives:

  • I had not been aware of it before
  • I did not know about it before

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