be ahead

Example Sentences

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“You’ll be ahead of many people, because then you can figure out if there’s a difference between what you’re bringing in and what you’re spending.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

It remains an even-money bet who will be ahead.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Tokio Marine is well-regarded industrywide, with high returns and a strong position in the Japanese market, but its stock could be ahead of itself.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Macy’s expects revenue to be $21.4 billion to $21.65 billion, which would be ahead of the $20.97 billion analysts are expecting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

But in that final important matter, I will be ahead of her, while she’ll live on to be a hundred.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan