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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His route planners know not to let him in on splashy new destinations too far in advance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
LA28 began its ticketing process earlier than most other Olympic Games with tickets going on sale more than two years in advance of the opening ceremony.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
And, as we tend to book in advance, the ONS collected the info on fares in February, so there was no impact from the war.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
“She acts as if we were some common family of no name or reputation, who must pile our rubles on the table in advance of any service!”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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