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

Born into a poor, socially marginalised family, Ilaiyaraaja had few opportunities to get ahead.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

It’s the third week of school and I want to get ahead.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes