beforehand
Example Sentences
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Having announced beforehand that she would not compete in Sunday's final because she is due to race in France on Thursday, Hodgkinson described the run as "a personal challenge".
From BBC
The ball he played to Neto for the opening goal in the 40th minute was the first pass he had completed in the final third, having lost possession eight times beforehand.
From BBC
Roads were often closed during a disaster, which was why his father liked to be at ground zero beforehand.
From Literature
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At just 5ft 2in, Ball conceded seven inches in height but dismissed the idea that was a disadvantage beforehand, insisting he preferred "punching up" at taller opponents.
From BBC
“No, I didn’t think this through. Should’ve talked to him beforehand.”
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.