How to Use before bed in a Sentence

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  • Cut screens at least one hour before bed.
    Allison Palmer march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Set your clocks ahead an hour before bed.
    Scott Withers, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Avoid screens at least an hour before bed.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • And yes, blue light before bed doesn’t help.
    Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Eat your last meal about two to three hours before bed.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Dec. 2025
  • An hour before bed, dim the lights and step away from screens.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
  • This might not be the best thing to show your kids right before bed.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Aim to stop eating at least three hours before bed.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Just slap one on before bed to wake up to clearer skin.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
  • There are far worse ways to enjoy a glass of wine before bed.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Or fifteen in the evening right before bed.
    Kristen Arnett august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Try not to use heavy hair products right before bed.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Three out of four children look at screens an hour before bed.
    Kendra Thomas, TIME, 5 June 2024
  • Avoid looking at screens for at least one hour before bed.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
  • What about the junk food and sugar binge my kid had right before bed?
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 June 2025
  • These may be the perfect treat for that last dog walk before bed.
    Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Laugh before bed Nine o’clock would be the last walk for the dogs.
    Dinah Eng, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Put your devices away before bed.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The good thing about this is it can be done in the morning, before bed, or both.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Reserve the last hour before bed for the lower end of that list.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Stop sipping at least four hours before bed so that your body has enough time to process the drinks.
    Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2024
  • High-sugar snacks before bed set up the crash cycle.
    Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • One of them eats candy every night before bed.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Screen time would not happen first thing in the morning or right before bed.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Kermie will be hearing all about this tonight before bed.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Lastly, avoid screen time before bed as blue light can disrupt sleep.
    Dr. Edward King, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Twist or braid sections of slightly damp hair before bed, then sleep on them.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Reserve phone-free time during meals or before bed.
    Annie Margaret, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Avoid screens at least 30 minutes before bed.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Normally, that’s why chamomile tea is used before bed.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026

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