get ahead

Example Sentences

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With the news that Edman is still on the mend from offseason ankle surgery, Kim stands to benefit in terms of playing time but he says he’s not getting ahead of himself.

From Los Angeles Times

“Affordability” is a concept that really reflects how people feel about the cost of living and their ability to get ahead.

From Salon

Their messages weren’t about the price of eggs or worries about getting ahead.

From Salon

White House officials had tried to get ahead of Wednesday's report and manage expectations about job creation, citing rising productivity from artificial intelligence advancements.

From Barron's

To get ahead in the next cycle, they may need to bring back some of that wildcatter spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal