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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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2
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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But during the episode, news broke that two main characters are exiting the series ahead of Season 4, which could offer clues about what’s coming next.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Minter got one out before James Woods hit a ball that went underneath the glove of second baseman Jeff McNeil, and Abrams was waved around from first base, sliding home ahead of the tag.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
What to know ahead of Tax Day deadline Tax season ends at midnight on Tuesday, April 15 – for most filers, at least.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
The president will greet Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador, at 11 a.m. at the White House ahead of a bilateral meeting and lunch.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Minter got one out before James Woods hit a ball that went underneath the glove of second baseman Jeff McNeil, and Abrams was waved around from first base, sliding home ahead of the tag.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
What to know ahead of Tax Day deadline Tax season ends at midnight on Tuesday, April 15 – for most filers, at least.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
The president will greet Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador, at 11 a.m. at the White House ahead of a bilateral meeting and lunch.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ahead of
Preposition
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Just three months before the kickoff of Combs' trial, attorney Anthony Ricco withdrew from the rapper's legal team on Feb. 21.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Trust that your journey is guiding you toward greater fulfillment, and embrace the changes that are unfolding right before your eyes.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Preposition
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While all cardinals can participate in the daily meetings that occur prior to the election, only 120 cardinals—all of whom have to be under the age of 80—can actually vote in the conclave.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Pretreat any stains with a stain remover of choice and blot with a dry white cloth to remove as much stain prior to washing.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Bondi had publicly instructed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Mangione and has commented on the case on social media and in television appearances.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The former lottery pick did not play in the biggest game of the regular season, the season finale against the Los Angeles Clippers, which caused many to question his future in San Francisco.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Ward seemed excited about the opportunity while speaking to the media on Wednesday.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Godwin, now 18, pleaded guilty to the murder that outraged the city, offering an apology for the shooting.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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With nine more seasons under his belt as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers previous to that, he's recorded a 102-103-2 overall record.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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In the 18 years previous to that, Nagy was an NFL scout.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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