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As it was, at the last moment they demanded payment in advance.

Reservations must be for a minimum of 10 people with payment in advance.

The contractors refused to do any work before they received a payment in advance.

The money is payment in advance for that alone.

Naturally, I would need to have your payment in advance."

It is also crucial that, as a general rule, patients cannot be required to make payments in advance.

Some funeral directors are prepared to allow payment in advance.

Here we go, payment in advance if you can find me a knife to pry these out with.

I look forward to receiving your payment in advance of £X.

If a guest has no luggage, payment in advance is usually requested.

Tact must always be used when asking for identification or payment in advance.

"Send payment in advance, with a note taped to the check.

Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment in advance for health services.

"Whatever you wish, but we take payment in advance."

Payment in Advance One person may order no more than four tickets for 77 of the 542 sports events.

He added that competitive bidding could take many forms with some not requiring payment in advance.

Innkeepers have a legal right to payment in advance.

But the point was moot, since Madame invariably required payment in advance.

Callers offer loans or credit cards but require payments in advance.

Some establishments require a deposit or even full payment in advance with a credit card.

It was the first Indian film to receive payments in advance for product placement, music, and international distribution rights.

Also, require payment in advance from their liquor cabinet.

Various contractors demanded payment in advance, then promptly disappeared without a trace.

Children's prices are for those 12 or younger; strictly kosher restaurants require full payment in advance.

"Since you are on the lam," he said, "it'll be payment in advance."