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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The value of an interaction isn’t always apparent in advance, and the most meaningful parts of it often have little to do with completing the transaction.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
Entry is free, but anyone wanting to consult the collections has to register and book an appointment in advance because of the nature of the material.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
"In the future, we will ensure that any decision to close schools is notified in advance so that parents have sufficient time to prepare," Fadhlina said late on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Sea levels are already significantly above the official tide forecasts, which are generated years in advance and don’t account for an El Niño.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
For hours one of us hauled while the other guided, mincing along like a cat on eggshells, sounding every step in advance with the stick.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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