Possible Clues:

• Because it's previously got a bee about it
• Pro entering work meeting ahead of time
• Not behind or in the beef
• By the sound of it, to be over three might be a warning, of course
• Prior to this, because it is in a buzzer
• "__ I forget ... "
• In front of (something)
• Defy, withstand
• In front of or previous to
• 'Age ___ beauty'