ahead of its time
Example Sentences
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Sometimes even a great idea will fail, like Market Monitor, because the technology infrastructure is just not there; that it is simply ahead of its time.
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
"Arguably, the move was ahead of its time, poorly conceived and executed," he said.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
Lloyd’s has often been ahead of its time when it comes to its core role of insuring risks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
I basically copied the guitar part, which was pretty ahead of its time to begin with, and ‘Teenage Heaven’ is one of the few Eddie Cochran songs that has not been covered to death.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025
The poetry was so ahead of its time no one has deciphered it yet, but Jean Louise’s aunt keeps it displayed casually and prominently on a table in the living- room.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
