go-ahead

Example Sentences

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Plum didn’t register a shot attempt until early in the third quarter when she hit a mid-range jumper to go ahead 45-43.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"And I turned and I said, 'Hillary, are you okay, brother?' He said, 'Yes, yes, fine Chris, please go, go!' This is nothing new, you know, I'd go ahead, he'd go ahead."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“In the last few years more and more people are willing to go ahead and step into the deep waters early in their horses’ careers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The commander of ground troops, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, tries to bigfoot him, insisting the attack must go ahead at all costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

After munching on a Hot Pocket, I go ahead and iron Mama’s work uniform and hang it up on her doorknob.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston