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.

The researchers used papers posted before 2023 that were presumed to be written by humans and compared them with AI generated text.

From Science Daily

They tested whether maintaining NAD+ balance before symptoms appeared could prevent Alzheimer's, and whether restoring that balance after the disease had already progressed could reverse it.

From Science Daily

They remain an elite team and have a chance to show that again before a national audience.

From Los Angeles Times

Up to 60 years ago this would have been an option before Blackpool and Blackburn Rovers played out what would be the final Football League game on 25 December.

From BBC

"If I manage to catch a glimpse of him, it will be a wonderful Christmas present," he told reporters shortly before the former head of state arrived at the hospital.

From Barron's