ahead of time

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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

Ordering online ahead of time makes pickup quick and straightforward.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 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 plans laid ahead of time, most caravan vehicles detoured around the party while select caravan cars followed a police escort through the action.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“You never know ahead of time what something’s really going to be like.”

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson