beforehand

Example Sentences

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England headed to Australia with high hopes, but it has been mostly one-way traffic despite the series being hyped beforehand as having the hallmarks of being a classic.

From Barron's

I assume they warmed up the tires beforehand.

From The Wall Street Journal

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