getting ahead

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I don’t know a single person who would say the same thing about “Cars 2” without a gun pointed at their head, but I’m getting ahead of myself.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

That could bear on consumer spending in the coming months if people don’t feel they’re getting ahead even if they have a job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Goldberg added that there will be a massive increase in optical usage in data centers in a year or two, and Nvidia is getting ahead of that trend.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Now Koreatown’s most popular spa is kicking up its wellness offerings, getting ahead of the self-care trend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“Whoa, whoa—long division? I think you’re getting ahead of yourself, ma’am. You still haven’t conquered your double-digit multiplying.”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken