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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Preparations for the Persian New Year begin days in advance, with people spring-cleaning their home — “shaking the house,” as the expression goes — or buying new clothes and furniture.
From Los Angeles Times
Not only are these companies’ operations vulnerable to higher fuel prices, their demand hinges on passengers booking their travel months in advance.
From Barron's
Doherty said while Oliver was "up for anything" on set, he struggled to adopt the stereotypical fiery TV chef persona she had in mind and she had been told in advance he would not swear.
From BBC
Farmers growing arable crops such as wheat and barley could be better protected from the initial rise in fertiliser prices, as they generally buy in advance.
From BBC
“Businesses themselves cannot significantly increase their inventory in advance. If the conflict drags on, the impact is likely to emerge rapidly.”
From Barron's
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