ahead of time

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"Like at the read-through, I will try and highlight everything and learn my lines ahead of time."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s tough to price in the impact from upcoming IPOs on the market ahead of time, because they tend to “suck up the liquidity” at the time they actually happen, according to Elliott.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

To keep this element alive, Stier introduced a volunteer audience member who could sign up ahead of time to get roasted on stage alongside the professional comedians.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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

I can count the words ahead of time, too.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty