up front

Example Sentences

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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

He thinks that Westpac’s strategic plan looks sensible given the lender’s requirements, but points out that it requires significant up-front investment and that productivity benefits won’t emerge until FY 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

“This was likely driven by the up-front administrative changes needed to implement the demonstration, the delayed start date for enrollment, and any duplication in administrative spending due to the delay.”

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

Pedro Neto showed last season that he is capable of filling in on an emergency basis, with Palmer and George both having played as up-front in the past.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

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

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith