go-ahead

Example Sentences

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Plum didn’t register a shot attempt until early in the third quarter when she hit a mid-range jumper to go ahead 45-43.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"And I turned and I said, 'Hillary, are you okay, brother?' He said, 'Yes, yes, fine Chris, please go, go!' This is nothing new, you know, I'd go ahead, he'd go ahead."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“In the last few years more and more people are willing to go ahead and step into the deep waters early in their horses’ careers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Two 24-hour Tube strikes are due to go ahead on Tuesday and Thursday after an agreement could not be reached over the voluntary introduction of a four-day week with condensed hours.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“From Dave’s notes,” he said, “I think I can still go ahead and retire Roy Baty. But maybe not Irmgard Baty.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick