ahead of time
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Most government offices will also be closed the Friday before the holiday, or may have modified hours, so it’s best to check ahead of time if any services are needed.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
The transition team comes to them ahead of time and says, “Could you quantify all the DEI programs so we can know what those are?”
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026
The information allows the dealer’s service shop to get parts ahead of time rather than waiting for the car to be diagnosed on location.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
By 12:45 p.m., caravaners had met the mayor of Beverly Hills and rolled through West Hollywood’s Pride festivities, arriving at Grand Central Market, running slightly ahead of time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Percy was glad he’d talked this through with his friends ahead of time.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
