upfront
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Instead, there will be upfront investment to provide more support to unemployed young people, and a timeframe for net savings likely to be set at around a decade – gradualism, not a short, sharp shock.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Officials say international supply disruptions linked to the Iran war have compounded the problem, with banks struggling to honour letters of credit and some overseas suppliers demanding upfront payment.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
But consumers should be aware that many of these cards charge an upfront fee of 3% to 5% of the total amount transferred.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Tommy refused to be upfront about why he would assume El-Sayed, of all people, would support them to begin with.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Yeah, well, you should’ve been upfront about that too,” I say angrily.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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