ahead of

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—The dollar fell slightly as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Treasury yields fell ahead of U.S. inflation data and despite lingering tension in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It would also keep the United States ahead of China in a renewed space race.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"Honestly, this flyover of the Statue of Liberty is something I never imagined I would be able to do in my life," Commander Brice Beaudouin, leader of the patrol, told AFP ahead of the flyover.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I was running a team in the north and they were out there ahead of me and it was beautiful….

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen