before

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Before that, Gabriele covered sub-Saharan Africa for eight years, most recently as the Journal’s Africa bureau chief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Before the Sagrada Familia mass on Wednesday, he is due to visit a prison and an abbey in the Montserrat mountain range overlooking Barcelona.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Before he jetted out to the USA, Alsanawi spoke to BBC Newsbeat about how he became footballers' go-to hair stylist, and what it's like to travel with the team during a World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Before these alleged changes, Kratter’s Spotify streams were “stable and consistent,” meaning that counted streams were proportional to listener activity, the complaint alleges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Before it clicked shut, I was fleeing up the stairs to my own room at the top of the house where the tears could come.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom