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ahead of

ADJECTIVE
in front of
Synonyms


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Canada is the U.S.’s second-largest trading partner, behind Mexico and ahead of China.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

The recall comes ahead of new regulations in China, requiring cars to have a mechanical release both on the inside and outside of their doors.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Like OpenAI, Anthropic has massive needs for the computing power and infrastructure required to build so-called frontier models that stay ahead of competitors, amid fears that China could catch up.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

USC receiver Boobie Feaster, 17, has quickly moved up the Trojans’ depth chart ahead of the team’s season opener on Saturday against San José State.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

‘I’ll go in ahead of you,’ I say as we get out of the car.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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