be ahead

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While unemployment among recent graduates is still notably higher than the 4.3% national average, there are signs that more stable conditions could be ahead.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Legendary BBC commentator Ted Lowe, predicting trouble may be ahead in the Crucible cauldron, says: "The butterflies must be floating around his tummy."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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

Flashing Zu a reassuring smile, I added, “You’ll be ahead of everyone else your age by the time things go back to normal.”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken