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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Summer just began this week, but NBC is looking ahead to autumn. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 24 June 2026 In addition to gauging the health of the AI trade, investors are watching developments in the Middle East closely and also are looking ahead to inflation data later this week, which could determine the direction of interest rates. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 June 2026 As Miami looks ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Roborock’s upcoming events create a local preview of how soccer, technology, and community can overlap in meaningful ways. Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 This can be a great time to understand our emotional foundations, reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 June 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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