beforehand

Example Sentences

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Journal or write a letter to them beforehand that you may or may not read to them, if it helps you sort out your thoughts.

From Los Angeles Times

Some locals say the primates must have escaped before the disaster struck, as they can sense danger beforehand.

From BBC

Why doesn’t the doctor have to inform me of how much something will cost beforehand?

From MarketWatch

She didn’t tell her parents beforehand, nor did she tell Bell’s father, though their custody agreement required she notify him in writing before any move.

From The Wall Street Journal

After each drive, she suggests scoring how anxious you felt about the journey beforehand and how it was in reality, with one being totally fine and 10 extremely anxious.

From BBC