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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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
The company that built the system is apologizing in advance, in case it turns out to be wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
For one thing, I was someone who liked things to be neat and planned in advance, and from what I could tell, there seemed to be nothing especially neat about a life in politics.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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