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ahead

[uh-hed] / əˈhɛd /


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In 2019, ahead of the 25th anniversary of “All That,” Knowings spoke with Bustle about the way the show was ahead of its time.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

The chances of finding earthquake survivors in Colombia dropped significantly on Friday, four days after the 7.4-magnitude tremor struck, though rescue efforts plowed ahead as hundreds remained missing.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Concerns about what are called special-purpose vehicles that facilitate such investments are top of mind following SpaceX’s offering and ahead of anticipated IPOs from AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

While a luminescent product may seem a bit of a gimmick, ice cream is a serious business and innovation is crucial to staying ahead of the game.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

An Irish workman grabs a horse and races ahead for the doctor while the ox cart ambulance rumbles slowly down the half-mile to Cavendish.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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