ahead of time

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By 12:45 p.m., caravaners had met the mayor of Beverly Hills and rolled through West Hollywood’s Pride festivities, arriving at Grand Central Market, running slightly ahead of time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

While early votes are counted ahead of time, those results cannot be publicly disclosed until after polls close on election day.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But they are unlikely to start making significant TV-style spending arrangements well ahead of time, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

You’ll need to pay up ahead of time if you’d like to indulge in a measly packet of Biscoff cookies or extra salty pretzels.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

“Of course you. I’ve got to do my act now, but I won’t be long. And if you see August ahead of time, not a word, okay?”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen