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 + toLooking ahead to next year, we expect to be even more successful.
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SoFlo Festivals, Fairs & Festivities gives you a monthly look ahead to celebrations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties.
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
The Festival is looking ahead to its 100th season in 2035.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
As Wall Street looks ahead to the second quarter, the period could offer a clearer view on consumer health and just how much high gas prices and persistent inflation have disrupted the economy and pressured already-strained household budgets.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 1 June 2026
While the brand is looking ahead, the report also highlighted sustainability wins from the past year.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
The Festival is looking ahead to its 100th season in 2035.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
As Wall Street looks ahead to the second quarter, the period could offer a clearer view on consumer health and just how much high gas prices and persistent inflation have disrupted the economy and pressured already-strained household budgets.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 1 June 2026
While the brand is looking ahead, the report also highlighted sustainability wins from the past year.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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