ahead of

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“We look forward to a campaign that puts the Central Valley ahead of any political party and wins again in November,” Jones said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Because you may have several decades of retirement ahead of you, being too conservative could limit your portfolio’s long-term growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The company also said its adjusted earnings before interest and taxes rose 22% to 594.5 million pounds in fiscal 2026, ahead of consensus expectations of 567.9 million pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Austin added that while Canada has lagged behind its peers on addressing online safety, she hopes the proposed law is an opportunity to set a precedent ahead of the G7 summit.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Usually she’d dash into the better bathroom ahead of him, slamming the door shut, jabbing the lock, and shrieking, “Ha, ha, ha! Beat you! You snooze, you lose!”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix