get ahead

Example Sentences

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OpenAI said it decided to get ahead of the news, predicting the document would surface regardless.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

This is a subtle distinction, but a distinction Burnham's allies do point to – to again seek to emphasise he is not trigger happy, he is not seeking to get ahead of himself.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

In April last year, exports of Swiss watches to the country surged by around 149% on year due to early shipments that aimed to get ahead of tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“We see this problem. We can get ahead of this problem. It is a revenue issue.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The conversation reminded me of something Doc asked me a few days ago: all the work I'm doing to try and get ahead in life, who am I doing it for?

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone