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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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
The new plan would make it easier for them to trim their schedules in advance, rather than being forced to cancel flights at the last minute.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
The trip was "cover," arranged months in advance in North Korea, for the first-ever contact between the spy and his new KGB handler away from the prying eyes of MI6.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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