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

A $22 billion auction in 30-year bonds will follow on Thursday, ahead of next week’s Fed meeting, the first led by new Chairman Kevin Warsh.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s projection of SpaceX’s revenue in 2040, in an analysis shared with investors to justify its large valuation ahead of its expected IPO this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I stared anxiously as those ahead of me approached P.J.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows