ahead of time
Example Sentences
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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
It’s tough to price in the impact from upcoming IPOs on the market ahead of time, because they tend to “suck up the liquidity” at the time they actually happen, according to Elliott.
From MarketWatch • May 24, 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
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
It was the history of the family, written by Melquíades, down to the most trivial details, one hundred years ahead of time.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
