ahead of

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It has built its brand around aggressive marketing ahead of the city’s upcoming global sports calendar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr said he was looking forward to the festival, which comes ahead of the band's 50th anniversary next year.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"It's looking good so far. I'm nervous. Hopefully they do it this time," Velez said ahead of the game.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The clawback came ahead of President Trump’s meeting last month with Xi Jinping, his Chinese counterpart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I glanced at the matron seated at the desk ahead of us.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom