beforehand

Example Sentences

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Unlike earlier methods, scientists did not need to choose specific regions to study beforehand.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

The euro fell to an intraday low of $1.1593 after the data from $1.1617 beforehand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

According to news reports, the people who first got sick had been touring Argentina and Chile for months beforehand.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Projections for the rate of spending in 2026 have risen to $755 billion after the latest round of quarterly reports, up from $669 billion beforehand.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Some astronauts thought that since a trip into space would cause their hearts to get lazy, perhaps they should relax beforehand and not get much exercise.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins