up front
Example Sentences
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Instead of shelling out at least $1,999 up front, Duo buyers can lease their foldable for $57.99 a month across a two-year schedule, or $82.99 a month across 12 months.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
“You’re able to dictate the terms up front and also shut one side down on the field,” Lake said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Contributions are in after-tax dollars, so tax is paid up front.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Dowden and two officials who helped create the government's emergency alert system are calling for Labour ministers to be up front with the public on what it could be used for in future.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
“There is always a price. And when you don’t know what it is up front, then you must be prepared for it to be too heavy a burden when they come for you.”
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
