look ahead

verb

looked ahead; looking ahead; looks ahead
: to think about what will happen in the future
The past year has been successful and, looking ahead, we expect to do even better in the coming months.
—often + to
Looking ahead to next year, we expect to be even more successful.

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As the industry rushes to try to understand how to capitalize on that momentum, Parsons is already looking ahead. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 On the other hand, there are red flags for the Pats as well, playing in the Florida heat after two emotional games — a Super Bowl rematch and a home opener — while looking ahead to their showdown with the Bills next week. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 Every time Novo urges investors to look ahead, Eli Lilly gives them another reason to look back at its widening lead over the Danish drugmaker. — Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 Wheeler junior running back Levi Murray is by no means looking ahead. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look ahead

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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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