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ahead

[uh-hed] / əˈhɛd /


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Alabama, Florida and Georgia all declared states of emergency ahead of its arrival, while both Florida and Alabama issued mandatory evacuation orders to thousands of people.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Could they have some funds to get ahead of the trend?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Taiwanese fighter jets and two Chinook helicopters carrying giant Taiwan flags flew over the capital ahead of Lai's wide-ranging speech, which also covered housing pressure and the declining population.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

Australia were looking for their first win at Eden Park since 1986 and went ahead after controlling the early stages through full-back Tom Wright's try.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

There was danger ahead; and Wolf longed to turn back, but he knew that he couldn’t.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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