How to Use pregame in a Sentence

pregame

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of pregamenext
  • The pregame coin toss has landed on tails 28 times and heads 25.
    — cleveland, 29 Jan. 2020
  • Browse through the photos at the top of the page for a look at the pregame ceremonies at Game 7 of the World Series.
    — Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2019
  • So if the pregame meal is three to four hours before the game that’s a 5 a.m.-6 a.m. pregame meal, like, Jesus Christ.
    — oregonlive.com, 4 Aug. 2019
  • Monte Kiffin and Bobby Bowden were both at the game and took part in the pregame coin toss.
    — USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2017
  • That game tips off at 6:45 p.m. on Tru TV, but there was a little pregame action.
    — Pete Grathoff, kansascity, 18 Mar. 2018
  • The Jayhawks captains refused to shake his hand during the pregame coin flip.
    — The Associated Press, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2017
  • The kicker: There was an odd sight during the pregame coin toss: Gould remained on the field to attempt a few more field goals.
    — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, 20 Oct. 2019
  • The last five Super Bowl winners before Sunday all lost the pregame coin flip.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2020
  • The rain was temporary, but the tarp remained on the field at 6:35 p.m., and the grounds crew had not yet done the standard pregame preparations of the infield.
    — Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, 28 Apr. 2018
  • The switch from rebounder to shooter in the pregame layup line happened much quicker.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, kansascity, 8 Feb. 2018
  • One of the most heartbreaking moments for me was when my proud dad saw me at a pregame appearance and came to hug me.
    — Anonymous, Cosmopolitan, 20 Nov. 2015
  • Jayhawks captains refused to shake his hand during the pregame coin flip.
    — chicagotribune.com, 10 Dec. 2017
  • Lue, who did not sound well Wednesday during his pregame remarks, declined to say what was wrong with him.
    — Joe Vardon, cleveland.com, 7 Feb. 2018
  • Our Scott Lauber, who is on the road trip with the Phils, explained why those pregame positive vibes did not pan out for the manager or his team.
    — Bob Brookover, Philly.com, 1 May 2018
  • During pregame ceremonies, each Sox starter ran onto the field with a child who is a past or present Jimmy Fund patient.
    — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2019
  • Four Wekiva players took a knee during the pregame playing of the National Anthem.
    — OrlandoSentinel.com, 29 Sep. 2017
  • As a Whitecap, McGovern wasn't provided with tape, skate laces or pregame meals.
    — Julia Stumbaugh, azcentral, 16 July 2019
  • The watchful eyes of the beat writers tend to do the same thing during their pregame time in the clubhouse, though usually the golden rule of Las Vegas is strictly followed.
    — Jeff Wilson, star-telegram, 5 May 2018
  • The turkey also accompanied Louisville captains to midfield for the pregame coin toss.
    — Ron Higgins, NOLA.com, 16 May 2018
  • And pregame antics have been common, too; more than 30 years ago, Iowa had the visiting players’ locker room painted pink.
    — Kelly Whiteside, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2018
  • The quarterback’s teammates showed their feelings about Mayfield being withheld from the pregame coin flip.
    — John Shinn Diehards, ajc, 25 Nov. 2017
  • However, the pregame coin flip offered a glimpse at who will be in positions of leadership this season.
    — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2018
  • There is an exception for guys with certain pregame routines such as Terry's video poker habit, which the 40-year-old has long used as a way to ease his mind before taking the court.
    — Candace Buckner, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Follow lives updates from tonight's game in the comments below, as well pregame reading on senior shooting guard Lexi Bando.
    — Andrew Greif, OregonLive.com, 5 Jan. 2018
  • Some remained in the locker room, choosing to speak through their absence from the NFL’s pregame ceremonies, in which the American flag is displayed and the national anthem sung.
    — James Hohmann, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2017
  • Tickets can be bought online or at the game, with gates open at 5:30 pm, for pregame festivities including food trucks and concessions.
    — Cheryl Wray, al, 20 Sep. 2019
  • An accident during pregame activities forced nearly a half-hour delay to start the game.
    — Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, 28 Feb. 2018
  • Some players had been kneeling during the pregame national anthem since the beginning of last season.
    — Avi Selk, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2017
  • Even including her pregame scene-setter, Andrews only had around 96 seconds on Thursday’s telecast, with less than a minute of that on-camera.
    — Phil Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com, 6 Dec. 2019
  • More than a dozen Patriots players knelt during the pregame anthem prior to the game immediately following Trump’s comments, while the rest of the team locked arms in a show of unity.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2018
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pregame

2 of 2 verb
  • But Lowe fulfilled Casey’s pregame media duties, so his status was still up in the air.
    — Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2019
  • The Clippers’ pregame video featured catch phrases that took subtle shots at the Lakers.
    — Mark Medina, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2019
  • The head coaches’ pregame demeanors contrasted as sharply as their leagues.
    — David J. Neal, miamiherald, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Juzang was a straggler to pregame warmups, walking over to a courtside chair to tie his shoes while his teammates started stretching on the court.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2021
  • The players will be honored with their families pregame.
    — Bill Landis, cleveland.com, 20 Feb. 2018
  • The Reds have pregame meetings for hitters and pitchers before every game.
    — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, 21 June 2019
  • Go with a few pals, pregame it and keep your expectations reasonable.
    — Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Whiteside suffered a strained hip flexor during the team’s pregame shootaround on Saturday morning that forced him to miss his 20th game of the season.
    — Andre C. Fernandez, miamiherald, 10 Mar. 2018
  • Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff pregame show also drew its highest rating ever with a 1.6 from 11 a.m.-noon.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 2 Dec. 2019
  • But in Wednesday’s pregame press conference, the 6-foot-7 center said it’s critical the Norse find success in the paint early and often.
    — Charlie Hatch, Cincinnati.com, 15 Feb. 2018
  • What a great honor for the Tigers, who will welcome college football’s signature pregame show to Beale Street on a cold Memphis morning.
    — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 1 Nov. 2019
  • Being a hitting coach in addition to playing has changed the veteran’s pregame routine a bit.
    — Christopher Hanna, courant.com, 6 July 2018
  • Kings coach Luke Walton’s pregame interview with reporters was attended by a couple special guests.
    — Brian Mahoney, courant.com, 3 Nov. 2019
  • The controversial ending would undermine Popovich’s pregame task of ridding his team of available excuses.
    — Jeff McDonald, ExpressNews.com, 17 Nov. 2019
  • Sarah Jean Maher, Poitras discussed everything from his childhood memories to pregame superstitions and more.
    — Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2022
  • So the Galaxy will use a similar approach Saturday, having a player address the crowd pregame while urging security personnel to eject anyone caught using the slur.
    — Kevin Baxter, latimes.com, 8 June 2018
  • Maybin participated in outfield drills during the team’s pregame workouts on Saturday morning.
    — Andre C. Fernandez, miamiherald, 3 Mar. 2018
  • Music fans got to pregame their Thanksgiving table arguments today, after the Recording Academy announced its 2022 Grammy nominations.
    — Justin Curto, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2021
  • But Lowe fulfilled Casey’s pregame media duties, so his status was still up in the air.
    — Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2019
  • The Clippers’ pregame video featured catch phrases that took subtle shots at the Lakers.
    — Mark Medina, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2019
  • The head coaches’ pregame demeanors contrasted as sharply as their leagues.
    — David J. Neal, miamiherald, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Juzang was a straggler to pregame warmups, walking over to a courtside chair to tie his shoes while his teammates started stretching on the court.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2021
  • The players will be honored with their families pregame.
    — Bill Landis, cleveland.com, 20 Feb. 2018
  • The Reds have pregame meetings for hitters and pitchers before every game.
    — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, 21 June 2019
  • Go with a few pals, pregame it and keep your expectations reasonable.
    — Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Whiteside suffered a strained hip flexor during the team’s pregame shootaround on Saturday morning that forced him to miss his 20th game of the season.
    — Andre C. Fernandez, miamiherald, 10 Mar. 2018
  • Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff pregame show also drew its highest rating ever with a 1.6 from 11 a.m.-noon.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 2 Dec. 2019
  • But in Wednesday’s pregame press conference, the 6-foot-7 center said it’s critical the Norse find success in the paint early and often.
    — Charlie Hatch, Cincinnati.com, 15 Feb. 2018
  • What a great honor for the Tigers, who will welcome college football’s signature pregame show to Beale Street on a cold Memphis morning.
    — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 1 Nov. 2019
  • Being a hitting coach in addition to playing has changed the veteran’s pregame routine a bit.
    — Christopher Hanna, courant.com, 6 July 2018

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