ahead of time

Idioms  

1. Earlier, sooner, as in The meeting was scheduled for three o'clock, but most people arrived ahead of time. [Early 1900s]

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Example Sentences

The crème anglaise can be made a couple of days ahead of time, too, and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

From The Wall Street Journal

“With the exception of Blue Basic, all JetBlue fares are flexible — meaning no change or cancellation fees for customers who want to adjust their travel plans ahead of time,” a JetBlue spokesperson told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch

Collins tends to search online ahead of time for local parks along his route.

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There have been recent rumors, however, that she might consider stepping down ahead of time.

From MarketWatch

The cow was always earmarked to be processed as beef, so Lee said the art collective was employing an extreme way to offer people a chance to change course ahead of time.

From The Wall Street Journal