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ahead of

ADJECTIVE
in front of
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Ramirez also tries to stay ahead of the curve on innovations in the food truck industry.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

And if you have questions about it ahead of an upcoming trip, share those, too.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

"It's important to do the testing with lower guardrails so that we know ahead of time what the future capabilities will be," Lohn said.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Pogacar crossed the line six seconds ahead of France's Lenny Martinez of Bahrain-Victorious, who thumped his handlebars severnal times in frustration as he crossed the line.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

"Three whole days were lost. More than forty drivers are ahead of me. Fifty, at least. I'm finished."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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