beforehand

Example Sentences

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The vibrations can feel so strange to first-timers that they forget to breathe, or maybe they haven’t eaten beforehand, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

People who placed the flurry of futures trades beforehand likely pocketed tens of millions of dollars, according to calculations by a market operator for AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

"They gather the information beforehand to be more targeted," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

“If people knew beforehand, they would’ve parked their cars here.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

There was a wake beforehand, where Grandma and Grandpa Larsen were showcased in matching caskets.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull