ahead of time
Example Sentences
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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
"Like at the read-through, I will try and highlight everything and learn my lines ahead of time."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Still some stores could be closed, or have modified hours, so be sure to check in ahead of time.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 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
When there’s meat they cut it up for me ahead of time, as if I’m lacking manual skills or teeth.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
