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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Spirit offered uber-low, unbundled fares, charging more for carry-ons and picking a seat in advance of boarding.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
If a journalist wants an on-the-record interview with someone in Objection’s orbit, they are asked to sign an agreement consenting in advance to the tribunal’s jurisdiction.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Higher wholesale higher prices have not yet been passed through to consumers, as energy companies buy their gas up to two years in advance.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Some European airlines have begun to drop flights in advance of the peak summer travel season, while U.S. airlines have also announced some, albeit less dramatic, cutbacks.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
“It was like everyone had agreed in advance that five percent was the number,” said Eisman.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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