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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Given that stock markets typically discount a shift in supply-demand dynamics six to nine months in advance, it’s way too early to turn bearish on those three names, Matejka says.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
This will be one of the few times when the Russian president’s precise location, under the open skies, will be known in advance.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
“What the public will remember is who complied in advance and who fought back.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Knowing he would be on holiday on the date of the Senedd election, Ian said he sorted out the paperwork in advance but became worried when his postal vote did not arrive.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
If someone entered her room, she’d know well in advance.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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