up front

Example Sentences

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In 2021, Wever enrolled in a 14-week coding program that charged no up-front fees—just part of his salary if he landed a job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Contributions are made with after-tax dollars, meaning you don’t get an up-front tax deduction, but qualified distributions later in life are entirely tax-free.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

I’d been pretty up-front about what I thought of him spilling his guts to Lance, told him I was super-pissed.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx