get ahead

Example Sentences

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After the call with Mom, I try to get ahead on my homework.

From Literature

“January is a reorder month after the holidays, and some buying appears to be to get ahead of expected price increases due to ongoing tariff issues,” said Susan Spence, chairwoman of the index.

From MarketWatch

Is there any way to get ahead of this and make sure we aren’t on the hook for her portion of the accommodations and activities for the bachelorette party?

From MarketWatch

Taiwan’s exports of chips and electronics have been in high demand thanks to relentless appetite for AI, and front-loading to get ahead of tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ireland was not alone in benefiting from a surge in exports to the U.S. in the early months of the year as businesses tried to get ahead of an anticipated hike in tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal