getting ahead

Example Sentences

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I don’t know a single person who would say the same thing about “Cars 2” without a gun pointed at their head, but I’m getting ahead of myself.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"We're working more every year, but not getting ahead," said a factory worker.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Something tells me this market is getting ahead of itself.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

He was getting ahead in the count of batters and putting them away, while also inducing soft contact, which allowed him to go deep into the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Smart apprentices were always getting ahead by marrying into their masters’ families.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes