in advance

Idioms  

1. Beforehand, ahead of time. For example, He insisted on being paid half his fee in advance .

2. in advance of . In front of, as in The point man moved in advance of the squad . [Mid-1600s]

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Example Sentences

But then a new logistical hurdle emerged: Belgian authorities require health certificates to be approved several days in advance.

From The Wall Street Journal

But in advance of negotiations that begin on Monday , union leaders are eager to dispel any perception that they might have scaled back their demands.

From Los Angeles Times

Larger petrol retailers and supermarkets buy their fuel in advance which often means that rising wholesale costs filter through to the pumps more gradually.

From BBC

I don’t mind plotting my route in advance using the one app every EV owner should have, the accurately named A Better Routeplanner.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among nine U.S. carriers, Spirit Airlines had the steepest week-over-week increase in fares for domestic flights booked 21 days in advance, the report said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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