in advance
Idioms-
Beforehand, ahead of time. For example, He insisted on being paid half his fee in advance .
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in advance of . In front of, as in The point man moved in advance of the squad . [Mid-1600s]
Example Sentences
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However, those transactions were executed under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, which protect insiders from allegations of illegal insider trading by scheduling sales well in advance.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
But nowhere were the restrictions spelled out in advance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Republican investors who want to improve their performance should discuss their trades in advance with friends and colleagues who are Democrats.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
Whimstay specializes in discounted last-minute vacation rentals, offering deals on properties booked less than 30 days in advance.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
He had come out of retirement to compete with Marcial, knowing it was a competition gained in advance.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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