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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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
Betza: If you save in advance, I feel like you can afford it if you budget correctly, but yeah.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Buying cattle under contracts lets meatpackers secure supply further in advance and monitor availability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Royal visits were rare, and generally announced well in advance.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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