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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
While plans were underway to get the remaining four men out, emergency pumping operations ran continuously overnight Friday, which helped to lower the water levels significantly inside the cave ahead of a storm on Saturday that threatened to halt the operation.
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Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Setting a precise valuation for the SpaceX deal remains a point of contention in the market and among investors ahead of the deal's pricing.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 30 May 2026
The Royals placed rookie catcher Carter Jensen in the leadoff spot ahead of their matchup against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.
—Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Of note, the launch came 16 minutes ahead of a Rocket Lab launch from New Zealand.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
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Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Setting a precise valuation for the SpaceX deal remains a point of contention in the market and among investors ahead of the deal's pricing.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 30 May 2026
The Royals placed rookie catcher Carter Jensen in the leadoff spot ahead of their matchup against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.
—Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Of note, the launch came 16 minutes ahead of a Rocket Lab launch from New Zealand.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
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The nearly 1,800 delegates continued to vote using the devices inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, casting 10 ballots before Qualls and his running mate Brian Nicholson surpassed the 60% needed for the party’s endorsement.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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But the Thunder stormed back to briefly take the lead just before halftime behind reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s 13 points in the second quarter.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 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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