getting ahead

Example Sentences

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The worry for some is that the sharp stock rebound may be getting ahead of itself.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 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

The relatively small move in oil prices suggested traders weren’t getting ahead of themselves.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Others are best for getting ahead once you're in the door, with some overlap with early-career growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

They say hard work and a good education are more important to getting ahead than connections or a wealthy background.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times