get ahead
Example Sentences
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OpenAI said it decided to get ahead of the news, predicting the document would surface regardless.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
This is a subtle distinction, but a distinction Burnham's allies do point to – to again seek to emphasise he is not trigger happy, he is not seeking to get ahead of himself.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“We see this problem. We can get ahead of this problem. It is a revenue issue.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
A slowdown in inflation would also relax the squeeze on income and allow families to get ahead again financially, especially if businesses began to hire more people.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Part of me felt angry at Peter and Sam because they knew I wanted to get ahead, yet they wouldn’t take the time to focus on me.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
