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as in before
earlier than
always arrives at school ahead of the bus we were cautioned not to fill out any of the test answers ahead of time
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as in in advance of
preceding in space
the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them
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Recent Examples of ahead of
With the charge dismissed, Spencer is clear to continue is run for sheriff ahead of the November election.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Isack Hadjar netted a strong fifth in the other Red Bull ahead of Russell’s Mercedes and Oscar Piastri in the McLaren.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In the months ahead of the election, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials have warned Armenia that joining the EU could come at the expense of massive economic damage by disrupting Armenian trade ties with Moscow and its allies.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Insiders have started sharing first looks at the Obama Presidential Center ahead of its Juneteenth opening day.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Isack Hadjar netted a strong fifth in the other Red Bull ahead of Russell’s Mercedes and Oscar Piastri in the McLaren.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In the months ahead of the election, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials have warned Armenia that joining the EU could come at the expense of massive economic damage by disrupting Armenian trade ties with Moscow and its allies.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Insiders have started sharing first looks at the Obama Presidential Center ahead of its Juneteenth opening day.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead of
Preposition
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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This policy has remained largely consistent through recent seasons and applies across Grand Slams and tour events (with some exceptions like Wimbledon in 2022, which briefly went further and banned them entirely before reversing course).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Because so many pairs of that year’s Air Jordan 1 collaboration wound up on the resale market prior to the release date, and because so few people reported actually landing the sneakers upon launch, allegations spread that the shoes had been sold privately and early to select people.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Days prior to Swift's announcement, fans suspected her involvement in the latest Toy Story installment after Pixar put up billboards in cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, London and more.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The White House has also threatened secondary sanctions against companies that pay fees to Iran.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Amid an ongoing lawsuit filed by Phillip Pines against Khorram, Combs and several of his companies, Khorram is arguing that the case against her is legally insufficient, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Jake Duer followed with an RBI triple to right field, prompting a call to right-hander Rohan Kasanagottu.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Shine was found by patrol officers who responded to a disturbance at a home on Papaya Farms Road in Pāhoa on Monday, according to police.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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“Ahead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ahead%20of. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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