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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As Martin looks ahead to 2028, when the DNC is tasked with building out the political infrastructure for the party's next presidential nominee, some presidential prospects are approaching the intraparty conflict with caution.
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
On today’s show at noon, our Dolphins writers will also answer viewers’ questions and look ahead to next week’s start of organized team activities (OTAs).
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Democrats plan to keep forcing weekly votes on war powers resolutions and are looking ahead to put limitations on Trump during the debate over annual legislation that authorizes and funds the military.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
With the trails completed, SWIMBA is looking ahead to adding lockers, changing rooms, bathrooms and more to the site in the coming year.
—Noah Daly
updated May 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 May 2026
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
On today’s show at noon, our Dolphins writers will also answer viewers’ questions and look ahead to next week’s start of organized team activities (OTAs).
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Democrats plan to keep forcing weekly votes on war powers resolutions and are looking ahead to put limitations on Trump during the debate over annual legislation that authorizes and funds the military.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
With the trails completed, SWIMBA is looking ahead to adding lockers, changing rooms, bathrooms and more to the site in the coming year.
—Noah Daly
updated May 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 May 2026
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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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