be ahead

Example Sentences

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On pure footballing merit he deserves to be ahead of Dykes.

From BBC • May 19, 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

Tokio Marine is well-regarded industrywide, with high returns and a strong position in the Japanese market, but its stock could be ahead of itself.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Until flows through the strategic chokepoint resume, further price highs might still be ahead, even with the International Energy Agency’s record release of oil reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Flashing Zu a reassuring smile, I added, “You’ll be ahead of everyone else your age by the time things go back to normal.”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken