ahead of time
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GTR - which operates all three companies - apologised to customers for the disruption and urged those travelling through the afternoon to check their journeys ahead of time.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
He lined up $2.8 billion in anchor commitments ahead of time from investors including pension funds, insurers, family offices and ultra-high-net-worth investors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
And “do your research ahead of time if traveling to smaller destinations in Europe,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
It’s about making small decisions ahead of time that make cooking later feel easier, lighter, more inviting.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
But, like Papa’s arrest, not much could be done ahead of time.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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