up front

Example Sentences

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They were forced to cancel those dates and reschedule for spring 2026, losing tens of thousands of dollars in up-front costs and non-refundable fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Uber said in an email to MarketWatch that its up-front fares are based on time, distance and demand conditions, and that its algorithms do not use individual driver characteristics or past behavior to determine pay.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Users who pay the up-front cost of a Life360 pet-tracking device are also less likely to drop the subscription due to sunk-cost psychology, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

That is because the arrangement with the Crown Estate landlords struck in 2003 meant that, instead of paying annual rent, Prince Andrew made large lump sum payments up-front, including for renovations.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

The strongest up-front ethos appeal will tend to come here.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith