upfront
Britishadjective
adverb
Example Sentences
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Galapagos, meanwhile, will pay half of the upfront consideration and half of any contingent milestone payments for Ouro, and will absorb Ouro’s assets and employees.
From Barron's
Lawrie Hooper said as oil and fuel prices were paid upfront, he questioned whether there would be support in the "more immediate future."
From BBC
These DIY solar panels do not have upfront installation costs and are designed for balconies and small garden spaces.
From BBC
The deal includes about $1.68 billion in upfront cash, payable at closing, and up to $500 million in contingent milestone payments.
But progress has been slowed by lower than anticipated demand, with many consumers put off by higher upfront costs and still patchy charging infrastructure.
From Barron's
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