ahead of time
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"It's important to do the testing with lower guardrails so that we know ahead of time what the future capabilities will be," Lohn said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
In May, a medical exam was canceled after allegations emerged that some test takers had purchased it ahead of time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Ordering online ahead of time makes pickup quick and straightforward.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
By plans laid ahead of time, most caravan vehicles detoured around the party while select caravan cars followed a police escort through the action.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
Doing anything ahead of time would have been viewed as presumptuous.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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