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

A slowdown in inflation would also relax the squeeze on income and allow families to get ahead again financially, especially if businesses began to hire more people.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

"I hope this will all continue so that we all have work and can get ahead," the 27-year-old drill operator said.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Easy for me to get ahead of myself.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor