How to Use ahead of time in a Sentence

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  • There are many other ways to prep this salad ahead of time.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Test Kitchen Tip: To make the egg casserole recipe ahead of time, prepare as above through step 2.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Guests can't cancel ahead of time because of the forecast, though.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Parking for these lots can be purchased ahead of time for $20 per spot.
    — Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2023
  • Participants will receive copies of the recipes ahead of time.
    — cleveland, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Buy your tickets online ahead of time for the watery raffle.
    — Steven Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023
  • So, what should cruise passengers do to make sure their preferences are met ahead of time?
    — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Debus recommends picturing what the scene will be like ahead of time.
    — Natalie B. Compton, Anchorage Daily News, 27 May 2023
  • Rooms can be reserved ahead of time, but the kennel spaces are requested daily.
    — Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Do your research ahead of time to avoid the risk of having your vibrator confiscated.
    — Jordi Lippe, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2023
  • Another key step is tossing the salad ahead of time with the dressing before topping the pizza to get a good layer of flavor.
    — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The draft contract sent to the cities requires DART approval ahead of time for projects planned to use the sales tax money and that cities have to remain in good standing with the transit agency to receive and keep the funds.
    — Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Ticket prices go up at the door, and attendees are recommended to buy tickets ahead of time online. Learn more here.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 5 May 2023
  • Landlords may have to provide notice of rent increases four to five months ahead of time — depending on a tenant’s age.
    — Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Tablets are great for long-stretch occupation — just be sure to download your child's favorite shows and movies ahead of time rather than relying on airplane wifi to stream.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2023
  • New Jersey Transit is asking fans attending the concerts to pre-purchase round-trip tickets for their transportation ahead of time on the service's mobile app.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, Fox News, 26 May 2023
  • Migrants will be able to make an appointment on their phones ahead of time before visiting the closest regional processing center.
    — Armando Garcia, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Further, 93% of school mass shooters communicated violent intent ahead of time and 86% showed a high degree of planning before the shooting.
    — Richard Galant, CNN, 2 Apr. 2023
  • The trades were scheduled on Jan. 26 through an SEC rule that allows insiders to schedule sales ahead of time to allay suspicions of trading on insider information.
    — Ben Foldy, WSJ, 11 Mar. 2023
  • Law firms and investment managers often require employees to clear any securities trades ahead of time.
    — Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Though the date was announced officially during today’s PlayStation Showcase, it was apparently leaked ahead of time.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 24 May 2023
  • But scientists weren’t sure whether the birds simply chose each tool individually to solve an immediate problem, one after the next, or knew ahead of time that multiple tools would be needed.
    — Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Participants had to wear number tags, and authorities vetted their banners ahead of time, although the demonstrators were allowed to chant slogans in opposition to the project.
    — Harold Maass, The Week, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Often, theme parks will provide digital guides that list the maximum measurements allowed for each attraction so that visitors can be familiar with them ahead of time.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Last year, the T routinely notified riders about their stations closing only a few days ahead of time, exacerbating frustration.
    — Taylor Dolven, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Wednesday’s cleanup was isolated to just one block of Ninth Avenue between Washington and Jefferson streets and began about 7 a.m., though outreach workers had already begun connecting people with services days ahead of time.
    — Juliette Rihl, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2023
  • To leverage events for a content marketing strategy, the participants need full support from the marketing team, from researching the event ahead of time to a prioritized list of activities for content creation.
    — Adi Polak, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Taking higher doses could be more intense while smoking may create a distinct experience than consuming edibles or vaping ahead of time might bring its own unique impact too!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Under the new law, licensed practitioners can perform exams in emergency situations in which getting consent ahead of time isn't possible.
    — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023
  • When balloons are used for authorized purposes, the Federal Aviation Administration approves their released ahead of time.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023

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