up front

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On 8 February 2025, Lord Mandelson told Kyle, who was then the government's technology secretary, that his speech would "benefit from more positive language about AI up front before you get into the security stuff".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The U.S. is seeking clearer commitments from Iran about its nuclear program up front, while Iranian negotiators are pressing for details from the U.S. about relief from sanctions and asset freezes, mediators said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Pending any departures he would join Youssef Chermiti, Ryan Naderi, Bojan Miovski and Danilo as Danny Rohl's options up front.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Big banks have already been acquiescing to Musk’s unusual demands, including paying up front for Grok subscriptions, thus juicing SpaceX’s flagging A.I. revenue.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

He clapped my shoulder and moved up front to guide Old Familiar.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia