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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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
The Athletic looks ahead to the 2025-26 season and assesses the club’s Premier League prospects.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
On Sunday, Durant took a moment to look back on his time with the Suns, while also looking ahead to his new chapter in Houston.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
That being said, there are still areas where the Knights can strengthen their position looking ahead.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
The Athletic looks ahead to the 2025-26 season and assesses the club’s Premier League prospects.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
On Sunday, Durant took a moment to look back on his time with the Suns, while also looking ahead to his new chapter in Houston.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
That being said, there are still areas where the Knights can strengthen their position looking ahead.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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