upfront
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But those dividends aren’t free money — they’re funded in part by the premiums policyholders pay upfront, which Weber says can be higher than other policy structures or policies offered by stock companies.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
The actual financial benefits depend on whether you are insuring your car, your home or your life — and whether the potential long-term gains outweigh the higher upfront costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
The Food Standards Agency advises people with an allergy visiting a restaurant to be upfront with the eatery and make sure it is able to make the changes to suit any dietary needs.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
In many places, utilities are requiring data-center developers to make large upfront payments to support the upgrades, or they are trying to wall off new investments to avoid charging other customers for the infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
They were driving those old black tin lizzie type cars, the Model A types, with two men in the open section upfront and two in the cab section behind.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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