ahead

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The latest results show the “yes” camp ahead by a slim margin, with just more than 50% of the vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Union members have been working without a contract for a year and Kurt Petersen, the union’s co-president, said workers would have picketed the stadium ahead of Friday’s tournament opener between the U.S. and Paraguay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Sales were up 3.2% compared with April, far ahead of a 0.7% consensus projection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

With about 18 million ballots counted, Sanchez was ahead by about 20,000 votes and the race was still too close to call.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

All day, Phineas must keep an eye on his drillers to make sure they stay ahead.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman