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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a upfront" is not correct in English.
It should be "an upfront." You can use "an upfront" when referring to something that is direct or honest, typically in a financial context, such as payments or costs.
Example: "We require an upfront payment before starting the project."
Alternatives: "an advance" or "an initial payment."
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These guys were all very hot up on A: upfront sports gear, what rocked, what didn't.
Theranos has a upfront price list for more than 200 specified blood tests, seemingly far cheaper than established test companies, where the bill comes in after the tests.
They realize that their work is temporary, often seasonal, so they are as a upfront as possible about work terms and conditions.
"Very few people will get that A upfront," Orfaly said.
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The fund has an expense ratio of 1.17 percent, and its Class A shares carry an upfront sales charge of 5.25 percent.
Class A shares, with an upfront charge of 5.75percentt, have annual expenses of 1.85percentt.
Consider a financial market consisting of a lending account, a borrowing account and an upfront CDS.
(A point is an upfront charge equivalent to 1 percent of the loan amount).
Would you pay an upfront fee to secure a refund for a wedding gift?
Second, we recommend a personalised letter including an upfront monetary incentive if possible.
Without a funding source, don't have clients sign a service agreement and pay an upfront fee.
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