How to Use beforehand in a Sentence

beforehand

adverb or adjective
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  • Sources claimed that the pair split a few weeks beforehand.
    — Wendy Geller, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • The two were friends beforehand, and that has not changed, Crenshaw said.
    — Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Our team was not aware of each pick’s price beforehand.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Here, the 3 and the 6 constitute the private part of the message, which Art and Zeke agreed upon beforehand.
    — Patrick Honner, Quanta Magazine, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Cooking the apples in the oven beforehand makes the filling tender and gives the fruit a deep, caramelized flavor.
    — Marian Cooper Cairns, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Guests may want to avoid packing in a full park day beforehand anyway, since the event runs late into the night.
    — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2023
  • There’s no need to purchase tickets beforehand; just walk up to the window.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
  • It was canceled, as late as a few hours beforehand; one choir member was Black.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Though Hunt had a big plan for the proposal, his plans almost didn't work out when the couple got in a small fight beforehand.
    — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2023
  • One way to reduce the risk of buyer’s remorse is to do your research beforehand.
    — Elizabeth Rivelli, Car and Driver, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Some people say that tying the strings into a bow beforehand helps.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Yet Jesus knew that Lazarus was near death and did nothing to save him beforehand, as Lazarus’ sisters complained to the Lord.
    — Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Ison said there were no red flags raised that could have tipped off authorities about the killings beforehand.
    — CBS News, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Or, how to have guests over without going on a crazy cleaning spree beforehand.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Then again, since the turkey was just going to get cut up after roasting, why not cut it all up beforehand and roast it in pieces?
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Guests are asked not to take any photos or videos without permission from the hosts beforehand.
    — Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The steep hill will test your willpower, so get your practice runs in beforehand if possible.
    — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
  • The Spice Girls denied rumors of a reunion at the event, indicating the group would not have enough time to rehearse beforehand.
    — Ty Roush, Forbes, 6 May 2023
  • Caramel Apple Turnovers If prepared beforehand and brought on your trip, these turnovers would be super easy to warm over a campfire.
    — Jenae Sitzes, Country Living, 20 July 2023
  • Perhaps even take a look at your route beforehand to create as smooth a ride as possible.
    — Madeline Beck, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2023
  • The average age for menopause in the United States is 51, according to the Mayo Clinic, but symptoms may start long beforehand.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Bai said they are told what they are allowed to see, don't talk to people on the street and are not allowed to take pictures unless approved beforehand.
    — Fox News, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Make sure to use the restroom at home beforehand, or brace for long lines inside the stadium just before Swift begins.
    — The Enquirer, 12 June 2023
  • Uncooked country hams must be fully baked in the oven and may require soaking beforehand to add moisture and remove some of the salt.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2024
  • In the days after the speech, Gallup recorded an approval rating of 42%—essentially unchanged from beforehand—and then a rating of 41% again the following month.
    — Aaron Zitner, WSJ, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Two hours beforehand, a staffer emailed Green: There were some scheduling issues.
    — Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The Oscar accountants, each stationed on one side of the stage, were the only people privy to the results, and each memorized the winners beforehand in the event of a problem.
    — Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Or choosing not to join friends for an expensive dinner but inviting them over for a drink beforehand.
    — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Eligible Kyles must sign in at the VIP tent beforehand, followed by a group photo.
    — Noor Adatia, Dallas News, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Otherwise, people can simply throw them away, though there are some steps to take beforehand.
    — Julia Landwehr, Health, 6 Oct. 2023

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