In a sentence
Six example sentences with beforehand, each labelled with its topic.
The committee circulates the tariff tables beforehand, so the hearing itself is spent arguing rather than reading columns of numbers.
Economics
Braise the shanks beforehand and the flavor deepens overnight, leaving nothing but reheating and a salad on the day.
Cooking
The squad does its warmup beforehand in the corridor, and the coach starts the clock only once every shoulder has moved.
Fitness
Scout the location beforehand, because the light you want at sunrise lasts eight minutes and forgives no fumbling.
Photography
Witnesses are told beforehand which documents they will be shown, so nobody is surprised by a page on the stand.
Law
Book the mountain hut beforehand, since walkers who arrive without a reservation in August sleep on the porch.
Travel
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