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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Republican investors who want to improve their performance should discuss their trades in advance with friends and colleagues who are Democrats.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
Whimstay specializes in discounted last-minute vacation rentals, offering deals on properties booked less than 30 days in advance.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
An Epping council spokesperson said they did not know "in advance that this was going to happen" despite "ongoing engagement" with the government.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
To reserve on-site parking in advance, visit Justpark.com.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“Well, they’re typically planned well in advance, and your mom has opted to keep you out of school on those days.”
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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