beforehand
Example Sentences
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The chain made the announcement in its first-quarter earnings materials, which themselves came as a surprise, as the company hadn’t announced the timing of them in any press release beforehand.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
On the night the Rams drafted Simpson, McVay said he had spoken with Stafford beforehand.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Unlike earlier methods, scientists did not need to choose specific regions to study beforehand.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Drug approval, product safety, and nuclear oversight require regulators to have a detailed understanding of hazards and mitigations beforehand.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
If she had asked my opinion beforehand, I would’ve told her what a sweet idea it was, but I would’ve done everything in my power to stop her from going through with it.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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