ahead of time
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The point is, preparing some extra gear ahead of time can be extremely beneficial in the long run, especially when dealing with accidents or unusual circumstances.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
If I have an outfit done ahead of time, I’ll change it a million times before it’s due.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
This shocked us at first, as Pirro would have known better than anyone ahead of time that Trump would take this poorly.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2026
They arrived at the venue two hours ahead of time to get it ready but when time was ticking on - with no sign of the caterers - their concern grew.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
I come up with one that’s as pathetic as I feel—there was a concert I had to go to, and there was just no way to tell him ahead of time.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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