ahead of

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"By offering two doses of the jabs ahead of the academic year, we will help reduce the risk of serious illness and larger outbreaks of this horrendous disease."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Wander, a luxury short-term-rental company that only operates in North America, has seen a 26% rise in bookings ahead of summer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Such conditions can spook investors ahead of an IPO and lead to delays or downsized offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The government is trying to rapidly push through reforms in various areas, ahead of legislative elections in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I let Zara go ahead of me carrying the platter of her mom’s famous shish tawook and pita, with a box of gluten-free crackers she sent special for me, while I stop at the mailbox.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam