be one step ahead of
Example Sentences
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"The government needs to think bigger: this is a problem that requires a cultural shift, and also requires legislation to be one step ahead of, rather than behind, technology," she said.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024
Police always seemed to be one step ahead of them, though.
From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2022
While vaccines plus boosters offer protection against serious illness and death, the evolving virus seems to be one step ahead of the sheriff.
From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2022
In our first years of life, however, we actually seem to be one step ahead of viruses.
From Scientific American • Aug. 26, 2021
“Okay. Well, my dad always tells me to be one step ahead of the game,” she said, looking pleased with herself.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
