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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That process takes about six months, which means scientists have to guess which strain will dominate the upcoming flu season and tailor the shot to it in advance.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
SpaceX shares closed up $10.80, or 9.4%, to $125.33 on the Nasdaq in advance of the earnings report, which was released after markets closed Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Main routes across the wider city will remain open, but motorists are being asked to check routes in advance.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
But no one ever knows in advance which fund will end up on top—and individual investors aren’t likely to have access to the best private performers anyway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
He had come out of retirement to compete with Marcial, knowing it was a competition gained in advance.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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