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getting ahead



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"It's getting ahead of the game," says Cami Sophia, 24, who has shared her new rituals on TikTok.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

Many wealthy southern Europeans are getting ahead of the changes by moving to cooler locations such as the higher-altitude landscapes in northern Spain.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Read more: Here’s the net worth you need to start getting ahead in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond in the U.S.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Pitching at Yankee Stadium for the first time, he punctuated a clean first inning by getting ahead of Paul Goldschmidt with 101.8- and 101.7-mph fastballs, en route to a five-pitch strikeout.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

Most Americans remain upbeat about their prospects for getting ahead.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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