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The foul trouble tells us why a win-now team wouldn’t trust her, why the Sparks would give meaningful minutes to two veteran post players ahead of her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Still, this was partly flattered by a front-loading of activity in March as businesses sought to get ahead of higher energy costs and supply-chain disruptions caused by conflict in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

"By offering two doses of the jabs ahead of the academic year, we will help reduce the risk of serious illness and larger outbreaks of this horrendous disease."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Wander, a luxury short-term-rental company that only operates in North America, has seen a 26% rise in bookings ahead of summer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

He was trying to keep ahead of Charlie Parr, if you asked me.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck