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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This will be one of the few times when the Russian president’s precise location, under the open skies, will be known in advance.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
Airbnb said demand for domestic travel was strong, and trips were booked further in advance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The White House said the U.S. notified America’s Gulf allies in advance of launching Project Freedom, but it didn’t respond to questions about discussions over basing access.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Each venue will have different programming, so fans are encouraged to check the schedule in advance to be sure they catch their preferred games.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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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