up front

Example Sentences

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Your favorite store might offer enticing up-front benefits to hook you.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

In specific cases, venues should still be able to generate secure, up-front revenue that can be re-invested - such as through seat licences.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

Users who pay the up-front cost of a Life360 pet-tracking device are also less likely to drop the subscription due to sunk-cost psychology, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Another provision allows businesses to expense research and development spending up-front.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

The strongest up-front ethos appeal will tend to come here.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith