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be one step ahead of



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"The government needs to think bigger: this is a problem that requires a cultural shift, and also requires legislation to be one step ahead of, rather than behind, technology," she said.

From BBC Nov. 20, 2024

Police always seemed to be one step ahead of them, though.

From Reuters Oct. 13, 2022

While vaccines plus boosters offer protection against serious illness and death, the evolving virus seems to be one step ahead of the sheriff.

From Washington Post Jul. 27, 2022

In our first years of life, however, we actually seem to be one step ahead of viruses.

From Scientific American Aug. 26, 2021

“Okay. Well, my dad always tells me to be one step ahead of the game,” she said, looking pleased with herself.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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