ahead of time
phrase
: at an earlier or previous time : in advance : beforehand
She read the report ahead of time to prepare for the meeting.
She prepared most of the food ahead of time.
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“Ahead of time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ahead%20of%20time. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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