get ahead

Example Sentences

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Born into a poor, socially marginalised family, Ilaiyaraaja had few opportunities to get ahead.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

For this group, “the importance of building a good foundation and saving to get ahead of rising costs will have set in,” Bohmfalk said.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Operations leaders are trying to get ahead of looming problems and make quicker decisions about when to cancel flights, before disruptions cascade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

He squatted down next to me and said, “Let me tell you something, Tootsie. This could be your best chance to get ahead of what you did by confessing.”

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson