ahead of time

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"Note designs are typically made public six to eight months ahead of time for global public education and cash handler education purposes," according to the BEP.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

To keep this element alive, Stier introduced a volunteer audience member who could sign up ahead of time to get roasted on stage alongside the professional comedians.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

But they are unlikely to start making significant TV-style spending arrangements well ahead of time, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

You’ll need to pay up ahead of time if you’d like to indulge in a measly packet of Biscoff cookies or extra salty pretzels.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

I went out way ahead of time so I didn’t have to talk with Mama and Daddy, so I didn’t have to hear anything even closely resembling, “It will be all right.”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan