look ahead
phrasal 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 + toLooking ahead to next year, we expect to be even more successful.
Examples of look ahead in a Sentence
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So grab a pen and paper and prepare to take notes on Beckham’s most notable looks ahead.
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Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead At last, skies quickly clear on Saturday morning, but breezes remain brisk.
—David Streit, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead There could be a morning sprinkle Monday, but the day is dominated by sunshine.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
The primaries are over, and Cincinnati-area voters can now look ahead to November's drama.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024
Lawmakers are already looking ahead to 2025 spending fights, even before the 2024 fiscal year is funded.
—Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
But because Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties' nominations a week ago, the battleground state already is looking ahead to general election.
—The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024
These stunning looks ahead need to be talked about in detail.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
Ski season may be winding down, but the Ikon Pass is already looking ahead to next season with its lowest price and a host of new perks.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2024
Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead At last, skies quickly clear on Saturday morning, but breezes remain brisk.
—David Streit, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead There could be a morning sprinkle Monday, but the day is dominated by sunshine.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
The primaries are over, and Cincinnati-area voters can now look ahead to November's drama.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024
Lawmakers are already looking ahead to 2025 spending fights, even before the 2024 fiscal year is funded.
—Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
But because Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties' nominations a week ago, the battleground state already is looking ahead to general election.
—The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024
These stunning looks ahead need to be talked about in detail.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
Ski season may be winding down, but the Ikon Pass is already looking ahead to next season with its lowest price and a host of new perks.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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