beforehand

Example Sentences

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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

Tailgater coaches contacted him beforehand to gauge his interest and he told them, “Pick me.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Economically, "the green shoots of change" visible beforehand, now very vulnerable if not ripped out, he implied.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

I wondered what their reactions would be like and if there would be any noteworthy conversations about the morality of the whole experience beforehand.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

As usual his mother cooks for days beforehand, cramming the refrigerator with stacks of foil-covered trays.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri