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on ahead

ADVERB
onward
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Boarding group 1 had me on the plane quickly, though a couple of dozen passengers with frequent-flier status filed on ahead of me.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 1, 2026

Piastri lost out, too, on what could have been a victory had he managed to hold on ahead of Russell, as the rest of the race suggested he would have.

From BBC Mar. 29, 2026

The roof was on ahead of the women's singles final with light rain in Melbourne.

From Barron's Jan. 31, 2026

For instance, challenges to new rules written by Georgia’s State Election Board are likely to be ruled on ahead of the election, even if they aren't fully resolved.

From Salon Oct. 9, 2024

I ran on ahead of the others and opened the farmyard gate.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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