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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In a statement, the company said employees were notified months in advance, and some employees were offered roles elsewhere within FedEx.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The most straightforward way of keeping your moods from affecting your portfolio is to have a detailed financial plan that, well in advance, specifies how you will react, come what may.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
StubHub, which connects buyers with ticket resellers, is facing a flood of complaints from World Cup fans who bought tickets months in advance, only to be stranded hours before the games.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The family would also need a raised platform where they could retreat to safety, and they would stock food and drinking water in advance.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Oker was delighted when Henry Gordon said he would take the apartment; even more delighted when Gordon paid him forty dollars, cash, in advance.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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