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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Experts say it’s worth noting that cruise lines are often protected from short-term shifts in oil costs due to the fact that they’ve locked in pricing in advance, a process known as hedging.
From MarketWatch
The match had been a sell-out in terms of tickets sold, with Wales fans encouraged to buy in advance to guarantee their place in the event of a play-off final against Italy.
From BBC
The immediate impact of rising energy costs is "limited" for now due to the existing surcharges and measures that the airline has taken to secure fuel prices in advance, a spokesperson for ANA said.
From BBC
The risk that actually keeps him up at night, he said, is a cyberattack on a large financial institution, something the Fed has never faced and cannot fully model in advance.
From Barron's
Most U.S. farmers stocked up on fertilizer for the spring well in advance of the war, said Mark Milam, fertilizer specialist and editor at ICIS.
From Barron's
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