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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It’s a combination that is nearly impossible to hit—unless, of course, you know which pitch is coming in advance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Most insurance providers have coverage for ambulance calls, Kelmar said, but it’s good to know what your copay is in advance.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
But because these storms are located directly above a fire, we would need to know the fire's exact location in advance.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
“While compacting the concrete aggregate base in advance of final street resurfacing, water began to pool at the surface toward the eastern edge of the work area,” the utility said in a news release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
For one thing, the exchange rate was bad and the rooms—besides being paid in advance, and with my money—were already rather more than I could afford.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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