upfront

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Jenny Gilruth, who was appointed to the dual role of deputy first minister and finance secretary on Wednesday, said the Scottish government had been "very upfront about the challenge we face".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Plus, fans of the series want a new single-player story line, and giving them one will boost upfront game sales.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The upfront cost for each interceptor is estimated at $5 million to $8 million, with ongoing operation costs up to about $3 million to $4 million per year, according to public works officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Some platforms that target retail investors offer SPVs with management fees or upfront commissions of 10% or more, plus 2% annual fees and 20% carried interest on any gains, according to Nasdaq Private Market.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 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