be ahead

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In the current second quarter, Airbnb projects revenue will be $3.54 billion to $3.60 billion, which would be ahead of Wall Street’s estimate of $3.46 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

While unemployment among recent graduates is still notably higher than the 4.3% national average, there are signs that more stable conditions could be ahead.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Started well for Esteban to be ahead of Bearman but couldn't manage it in the race.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Software stocks are experiencing another brutal selloff on Thursday, and one technical strategist suggests more pain could be ahead for the beaten-down sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

But there are just the slightest suggestions, hints of what may be ahead.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas