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.
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While there is still a winter chill in the air, this is also a great time to look ahead to the warmer weather and shop Cotopaxi’s spring 2026 collection, which includes a ton of great travel essentials for all types of trips.
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Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Crockett’s primary foe wasn’t a focus of her conversation Thursday, as the representative instead looked ahead to November, highlighting her experience in Congress.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Stock futures are rising this morning as traders look ahead to the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting this afternoon.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
As couples look ahead to 2026, digital wedding invitations have become one of the most practical and popular tools for managing guest communication, especially in a state where destination weddings, outdoor venues, and seasonal travel all play a major role.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Crockett’s primary foe wasn’t a focus of her conversation Thursday, as the representative instead looked ahead to November, highlighting her experience in Congress.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Stock futures are rising this morning as traders look ahead to the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting this afternoon.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
As couples look ahead to 2026, digital wedding invitations have become one of the most practical and popular tools for managing guest communication, especially in a state where destination weddings, outdoor venues, and seasonal travel all play a major role.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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